HS code 3303 00 20: Rose water

HS code 3303 00 20 covers rose water 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 20
DescriptionRose water
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 exported 894 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 5.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33030020, “Rose water”.

Questions about HS code 3303 00 20

What is the import duty on HS code 3303 00 20 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 rose water free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3303 00 20 is Free.

Can rose water be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3303 00 20 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3303

3303 00 10: Eau-de-cologne3303 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.