Cumin oleoresins

Cumin oleoresins, extracted spice oleoresins

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3301 90 24 (Cumin oleoresins) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy for Chapter 33. No sectoral PGA licence or permit is listed for this tariff line, and import is treated as Free under the ITC (HS) policy subject to standard customs documentation at the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

3301 90 24

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 classification stage that the goods are cumin oleoresins properly classifiable under HSN 3301 90 24 and not mixtures of odoriferous substances, which are classifiable under heading 3302. Misclassification between 3301 and 3302 triggers re-assessment and potential short-levy proceedings under the Customs Act, 1962.
CCR classification note: mixtures of odoriferous substances classifiable under 3302
2
File the bill of entry with correct ITC (HS) Chapter 33 declarations and standard customs documentation. Confirm that no additional PGA NOC or sectoral licence is outstanding for this tariff line before seeking out-of-charge.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 33 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is a classification dispute between heading 3301 (extracted oleoresins) and heading 3302 (mixtures of odoriferous substances used as raw materials). A blended or compounded cumin oleoresin that contains added carrier solvents or other odoriferous components will be reclassified to 3302, attracting a different duty rate and potentially triggering a demand notice with interest and penalty for short payment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3301 90 24 require BIS certification?

No, cumin oleoresins are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by DGFT under the ITC (HS) import policy for Chapter 33, with no sectoral PGA licence requirement identified for this tariff line.

What distinguishes heading 3301 from heading 3302 for cumin oleoresins?

Heading 3301 covers extracted oleoresins in their natural form; heading 3302 covers mixtures of odoriferous substances, including blended or carrier-diluted preparations. Any admixture or compounding shifts the goods to 3302 at the bill of entry.

Are there any restricted-import or designated-port conditions for this HSN?

No restricted-import policy condition or designated-port restriction is recorded for HSN 3301 90 24 under the ITC (HS) schedule; the import policy for this tariff line is Free subject to standard customs entry requirements.

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