Celery seed oleoresins

Celery seed oleoresins, extracted essential oil concentrates

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3301 90 16 (Celery seed oleoresins) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) ITC (HS) import policy for Chapter 33 extracted oleoresins. No sector-specific licence or permit is mandated in the current regulatory record; general customs procedures under the Customs Act, 1962 apply at the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

3301 90 16

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
Certificate of Analysis from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Verify the ITC (HS) import policy status for Chapter 33 before filing the bill of entry. Confirm that the consignment is correctly classified as an extracted oleoresin under heading 3301 and not as a mixture of odoriferous substances, which is classifiable under heading 3302 and attracts a distinct policy position.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 33 · CCR classification note (heading 3302 exclusion)
2
File the bill of entry with a Certificate of Analysis from the exporter confirming the product identity as celery seed oleoresin. Accurate declaration of the 8-digit CTI prevents misclassification risk into heading 3302 and avoids customs query or re-assessment.
Customs Act, 1962 · ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 33

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is misclassifying celery seed oleoresin as a mixture of odoriferous substances and declaring it under heading 3302 rather than 3301 90 16. The distinction is not cosmetic: heading 3302 carries a separate CTI, a different policy position, and potentially a different duty rate. A product that has been blended or standardised with a carrier solvent or diluent after extraction may legitimately fall under 3302; importers should obtain an unambiguous Certificate of Analysis and a supplier declaration confirming the single-source, unblended oleoresin character before filing.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3301 90 16 require BIS certification?

No. Celery seed oleoresins are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Chapter 33, with standard customs procedures applying at the bill of entry.

When does a celery seed extract fall under heading 3302 rather than 3301 90 16?

Per the CCR classification note, mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under heading 3302; a product blended with other aromatic components or a carrier that alters its single-source oleoresin character should be declared under 3302, not 3301 90 16.

Is there a designated-port or licence requirement currently in force for this CTI?

No designated-port restriction or sector-specific import licence is recorded for HSN 3301 90 16; standard general-import procedures and a correct ITC (HS) declaration suffice, though importers should verify the current policy position with DGFT before each shipment.

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