Fenugreek oleoresins

Fenugreek oleoresins, extracted botanical oleoresins

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3301 90 11 (Fenugreek oleoresins) is an extracted oleoresin classified under Chapter 33 and is subject to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) import policy under the ITC (HS) Schedule. No sector-specific Partner Government Agency licence or permit is identified for this tariff line; customs clearance proceeds under standard ITC (HS) free-import conditions subject to correct classification at the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

3301 90 11

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 33

Customs documentation

Commercial invoice from exporter
Certificate of Analysis from exporter
Bill of lading from carrier

Compliance steps

1
Verify at the bill-of-entry stage that the goods are correctly classified as fenugreek oleoresins under HSN 3301 90 11 and not as mixtures of odoriferous substances, which are classifiable under heading 3302. Misclassification between 3301 and 3302 is the principal customs-examination trigger for this product family.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 33 · CCR classification note: mixtures of odoriferous substances classifiable under 3302
2
Confirm the ITC (HS) import policy status for this CTI at the time of filing; if the policy condition has been amended to Restricted or subject to any DGFT notification, obtain the applicable DGFT authorisation before shipment. File the bill of entry with a complete Certificate of Analysis from the exporter confirming the product identity as a single extracted oleoresin.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 33 · DGFT import policy conditions

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is importing a blended or compounded fenugreek-based fragrance preparation and declaring it under 3301 90 11. Mixtures of odoriferous substances — including any formulation combining fenugreek oleoresin with other aromatic ingredients — are correctly classified under heading 3302, attracting a different tariff and potentially different policy conditions. A Certificate of Analysis confirming the product is an unblended single-species oleoresin is the clearest document to pre-empt a customs reclassification and resultant detention.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3301 90 11 require BIS certification?

No; no BIS Quality Control Order covers extracted oleoresins such as fenugreek oleoresin. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the standard Chapter 33 conditions.

When does a fenugreek oleoresin import get reclassified to heading 3302?

When the imported product is a mixture of odoriferous substances rather than a single extracted oleoresin, customs will reclassify it to heading 3302; a Certificate of Analysis from an accredited laboratory confirming single-species extraction is the standard evidence to defend the 3301 classification.

Is any PGA licence or NOC required at the port for fenugreek oleoresins?

No sector-specific PGA licence or NOC is identified for this tariff line; clearance proceeds under standard DGFT free-import conditions, subject to correct classification and the standard customs examination process.

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