Camphor oil

Camphor oil, essential oil of camphor

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3301 29 41 (Camphor oil) is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) as the operative regulatory framework at the bill-of-entry stage. No dedicated sectoral Partner Government Agency licence or permit is mandated for this tariff line beyond standard customs documentation. Importers should note that mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under heading 3302, not 3301 29 41.

What this is

HSN code

3301 29 41

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 at the bill-of-entry stage that the consignment consists solely of camphor oil as a pure essential oil and not a mixture of odoriferous substances. Mixtures are classifiable under heading 3302 and must be declared under the correct CTI; misclassification attracts customs penalty and potential confiscation.
ITC (HS) 2022, Chapter 33 · Classification note: mixtures classifiable under 3302
2
File the bill of entry under HSN 3301 29 41 with standard customs documentation confirming product identity and origin. Ensure the commercial invoice and packing list describe the goods as camphor oil (essential oil) to support the declared classification.
Customs Act, 1962 · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 33

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is misdescription: consignments containing blended or compounded camphor preparations — such as camphor dissolved in a carrier oil or mixed with other aromatic substances — are not classifiable as camphor oil under 3301 29 41 and instead fall under heading 3302. Filing under 3301 29 41 for a blended product constitutes a misdeclaration under the Customs Act, 1962, exposing the importer to mis-declaration penalties and possible seizure of the consignment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3301 29 41 require BIS certification?

No, camphor oil under this tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with standard customs documentation requirements at the bill of entry.

What is the classification boundary between HSN 3301 29 41 and heading 3302?

Pure camphor essential oil is correctly classified under 3301 29 41; any mixture of odoriferous substances — including camphor blended with other aromatic or carrier components — falls under heading 3302 and must be declared accordingly.

Is camphor oil subject to any DGFT restriction or special import condition?

The regulatory record does not record a Restricted-import status or specific policy condition for this CTI; the import is treated as Free under the ITC (HS) 2022 subject to standard customs and correct classification compliance.

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