Essence of ambrettolide (ambrette seed oil essence)

Essence of ambrettolide, ambrette seed oil essence

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 3301 90 33 (Essence of ambrettolide) is classified under the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) import policy for Chapter 33 essential oils; no dedicated sectoral PGA licence is listed for this tariff line in the current ITC (HS) schedule. Standard customs clearance applies at the bill-of-entry stage under Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) procedures.

What this is

HSN code

3301 90 33

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 33

Customs documentation

Bill of entry from CBIC
Invoice and packing list from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Verify at the bill-of-entry stage that the goods are correctly classified under HSN 3301 90 33 and not under heading 3302. Mixtures of odoriferous substances are classifiable under 3302, not 3301; misclassification exposes the consignment to re-assessment, duty demand, and detention.
ITC (HS) classification note — CCR regulatory record entry: mixtures of odoriferous substances classifiable under 3302
2
Confirm the ITC (HS) import policy status for Chapter 33 with DGFT before shipment, as policy conditions can be amended by notification. File the bill of entry under CBIC e-Sanchit with the correct classification and supporting commercial documents.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 33 · DGFT import policy framework

A word of counsel

The classification boundary between heading 3301 (individual essential oils and their essences) and heading 3302 (mixtures of odoriferous substances) is the single most common source of mis-declaration on this tariff line. A consignment blended or compounded with other odoriferous materials will be assessed under 3302 by customs, triggering re-assessment and potential short-levy demand under the Customs Act, 1962; verify the product specification and composition certificate before lodging the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3301 90 33 require BIS certification?

No; no BIS Quality Control Order covers ambrette seed oil essence or essential oils under heading 3301. Import is governed by the DGFT ITC (HS) import policy for Chapter 33, with standard CBIC customs clearance at the bill of entry.

What distinguishes HSN 3301 90 33 from heading 3302 at customs?

Heading 3301 covers individual essential oils and their essences in pure or concentrated form; heading 3302 covers mixtures of odoriferous substances. A product blended with other odoriferous ingredients will be re-classified to 3302 by the assessing officer.

Are there any PGA licences or NOCs required to clear this consignment?

Based on the current ITC (HS) schedule, no dedicated sectoral PGA licence is mandated for HSN 3301 90 33; standard free-import customs clearance applies, subject to DGFT policy remaining unchanged at the time of import.

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