HS code 3302 90 12: Synthetic essential oil

HS code 3302 90 12 covers synthetic essential oil in chapter 33 (essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics). Total import duty is about 30.98% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 30.98%
Basic customs duty10%
IGST18%
Import policyFree
Export policyFree
Anti-dumpingNone found

Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.

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Key facts

Tariff item (8-digit HS code)3302 90 12
DescriptionSynthetic essential oil
Chapter33: Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics
Heading3302
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)10%
Basic customs duty charged10%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 30.98% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹30,980 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 59 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 6.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33029012, “Synthetic essential oils”.
  • India exported 757 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 38.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33029012, “Synthetic essential oils”.

Questions about HS code 3302 90 12

What is the import duty on HS code 3302 90 12 in India?

About 30.98% of the import value: basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of synthetic essential oil free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3302 90 12 is Free.

Can synthetic essential oil be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3302 90 12 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3302

3302 10 10: Synthetic flavouring essences3302 10 90: Other3302 90 11: Synthetic perfumery compounds3302 90 19: Other3302 90 20: Aleuritic acid3302 90 90: Other

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.