Fennel oleoresins

Fennel oleoresins, extracted essential oil concentrates

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3301 90 25 (Fennel oleoresins) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy for Chapter 33 essential oils and resinoids. No sector-specific PGA licence or permit is flagged for this tariff line; standard customs clearance applies at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

3301 90 25

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 are correctly classified as fennel oleoresins under HSN 3301 90 25 and not as mixtures of odoriferous substances, which are classifiable under heading 3302. Misclassification at the bill-of-entry stage can result in detention and reassessment by the proper officer.
ITC (HS) Chapter 33 classification note — mixtures of odoriferous substances: heading 3302
2
File the bill of entry with a standard import declaration confirming the ITC (HS) free-import status of this tariff line. Retain the supplier's Certificate of Analysis and commercial invoice documenting the botanical origin and oleoresin content for post-clearance audit.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 33 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most consequential error on this tariff line is shipping a blended or compounded fennel fragrance product and declaring it as fennel oleoresins under HSN 3301 90 25. Mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under heading 3302, which carries a distinct tariff and potentially different policy conditions; a misclassification finding at the bill of entry attracts reassessment, interest, and possible penalty under the Customs Act, 1962.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3301 90 25 require BIS certification?

No, fennel oleoresins are not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order; no QCO covers this product family. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) free-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Chapter 33.

How is fennel oleoresin distinguished from a mixture of odoriferous substances at the bill of entry?

Fennel oleoresin is a single extracted concentrate of botanical origin classifiable under heading 3301; blends or compounded fragrance preparations are classified under heading 3302 and must be declared accordingly.

Is a Certificate of Analysis required for customs clearance of fennel oleoresins?

No PGA mandates a Certificate of Analysis at the port for this tariff line, but customs may request it during assessment to verify botanical identity and confirm correct classification under 3301 90 25 rather than 3302.

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