HS code 3303 00 10: Eau-de-cologne

HS code 3303 00 10 covers eau-de-cologne in chapter 33 (essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics). Total import duty is about 43.96% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 43.96%
Basic customs duty20%
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)3303 00 10
DescriptionEau-de-cologne
Chapter33: Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics
Heading3303
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)20%
Basic customs duty charged20%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 43.96% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹43,960 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 1,594 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 17.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33030010, “Eau-de-cologne”.
  • India exported 1,505 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 8.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33030010, “Eau-de-cologne”.

Questions about HS code 3303 00 10

What is the import duty on HS code 3303 00 10 in India?

About 43.96% of the import value: basic customs duty 20%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of eau-de-cologne free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3303 00 10 is Free.

Can eau-de-cologne be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3303 00 10 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3303

3303 00 20: Rose water3303 00 30: Keora water3303 00 40: Perfumes and perfumery compounds not containing sp3303 00 50: Perfumes containing spirit3303 00 60: Spirituous toilet preparations not elsewhere speci3303 00 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.