Petitgrain oil

Petitgrain essential oil, other essential oils

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3301 29 36 (Petitgrain oil) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy for Chapter 33 essential oils. No specific PGA licence or permit has been notified for this tariff line, and import proceeds under standard customs clearance subject to DGFT policy conditions.

What this is

HSN code

3301 29 36

Chapter

33 · Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 33

Customs documentation

Import declaration from DGFT
Commercial invoice from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the goods being imported are petitgrain oil (the steam-distilled essential oil derived from the leaves and twigs of Citrus aurantium) and not a mixture of odoriferous substances. Mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under heading 3302, not 3301 29 36, and misdeclaration at the bill of entry attracts reclassification and associated duty recovery.
ITC (HS) CCR classification note: mixtures of odoriferous substances classifiable under 3302
2
File the bill of entry under HSN 3301 29 36 and ensure standard customs documentation is complete. Confirm the consignment falls within the Free import category under the ITC (HS) policy for Chapter 33 before out-of-charge.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 33; Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is misclassification: importing a compounded fragrance blend or odoriferous mixture under 3301 29 36 when the correct heading is 3302. Customs officers may reclassify at the bill of entry if the product description, certificate of analysis, or material safety data sheet indicates a blended or reconstituted composition, triggering duty recovery and potential detention pending reclassification. Ensure the certificate of analysis confirms a single-origin, unblended essential oil before filing.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3301 29 36 require BIS certification?

No, petitgrain oil is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers essential oils under heading 3301. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under standard Chapter 33 conditions.

What is the classification risk if the imported product is a blend of petitgrain and other odoriferous substances?

Mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under heading 3302, not 3301 29 36; filing under the wrong heading risks reclassification by the assessing officer, short-levy demand, and consignment detention.

Are there any designated-port or PGA-licence requirements for petitgrain oil?

No designated-port restriction or PGA licence has been notified for this tariff line; import proceeds through any customs port under standard DGFT policy conditions for Chapter 33.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.