Food processing companies (standardized hot sauce/spice heat), pharmaceutical companies (topical analgesic capsaicin creams), and less-lethal defense product manufacturers (pepper spray) are diverse buyers of capsicum oleoresin.
HSN code 33019022 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 33019022 covers capsicum oleoresin, a concentrated extract from chili peppers providing standardized heat/pungency (capsaicin) for food processing and, notably, pepper spray manufacturing.
Capsicum oleoresin used for pepper spray/defense products may face export control scrutiny in some jurisdictions given its dual-use as a less-lethal weapon ingredient - verify end-use before large export orders.
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 33019022 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Capsicum oleoresin (33019022) has dual-use potential as a pepper spray ingredient, which can trigger export control scrutiny in some jurisdictions - verify the buyer's end use before large orders.
HSN 33019022 falls under Chapter 33 and Heading 3301 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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