HS code 3301 90 13: Pepper oleoresins
HS code 3301 90 13 covers pepper oleoresins in chapter 33 (essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics). Total import duty is about 28.1% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 3301 90 13 |
|---|---|
| Description | Pepper oleoresins |
| Chapter | 33: Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics |
| Heading | 3301 |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 20% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 20% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 5% |
| Total import duty | about 28.1% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹28,100 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
DGFT import and export policy
- Import: Free.
- Export: Free.
India's imports and exports
- India imported 180 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 1.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33019013, “Pepper oleoresins”.
- India exported 1,797 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 4.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33019013, “Pepper oleoresins”.
Questions about HS code 3301 90 13
What is the import duty on HS code 3301 90 13 in India?
About 28.1% of the import value: basic customs duty 20%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of pepper oleoresins free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 3301 90 13 is Free.
Can pepper oleoresins be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 3301 90 13 is Free.
Other lines under heading 3301
Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.