Food manufacturers (natural red coloring and flavoring for processed foods, snacks, sauces) are the major buyers of paprika oil.
HSN code 33012948 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
HSN 33012948 covers paprika oil (oleoresin-adjacent extract), used in food coloring/flavoring and cosmetic applications.
Ships in sealed drums; food-grade requires FCC/food-additive certification, and capsanthin/capsaicin content (color intensity and pungency) are key quality benchmarks.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3301)
- 3301in waxes or the like, obtained by enfleurage or maceration; terpenic by-products of the deterpenation of essential oils; aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oilsFree
- 33011200Essential oils of citrus fruit -- OfFree
- 33011300Essential oils of citrus fruit -- OfFree
- 330119Essential oils of citrus fruitFree
- 33011910Citronella oilFree
- 33011990those of citrus fruitFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 33012948 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Paprika oil (33012948) needs FCC food-additive certification - buyers specify capsanthin (color) and capsaicin (pungency) content as key quality benchmarks.
HSN 33012948 falls under Chapter 33 and Heading 3301 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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