--- title: "HSN Code for Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations | HSN Chapter 33 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations (Chapter 33) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/" --- # HSN Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations Part of [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 3301 | [Essential oils: concretes & absolutes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3301/) | 5% | | 3302 | [Odoriferous mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3302/) | 18% | | 3303 | [Perfumes & toilet waters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3303/) | 5% | | 3304 | [Beauty/makeup preparations & skin care](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3304/) | 5% | | 3305 | [Preparations for use on the hair](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3305/) | 5% | | 3306 | [Dental hygiene preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3306/) | 5% | | 3307 | [Shaving preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3307/) | 5% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 33 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹22,863 Cr (−6.80% YoY) — 0.6173% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹11,934 Cr (−31.29% YoY) — 0.1957% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹10,928 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #19 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 7.95% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #28 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +28.26% in FY 2023-24 - Export growth (7Y): 1.6x (₹14,448.58 Cr to ₹22,862.51 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 33 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 14,448.58 | 0.6264% | — | 8,055.49 | 0.2241% | — | +6,393.09 | #29 | | FY 2019-20 | 15,585.23 | 0.7025% | +7.87% | 8,661.75 | 0.2577% | +7.53% | +6,923.48 | #29 | | FY 2020-21 | 14,199.90 | 0.6579% | −8.89% | 5,127.20 | 0.1758% | −40.81% | +9,072.70 | #32 | | FY 2021-22 | 16,605.72 | 0.5277% | +16.94% | 7,858.45 | 0.1719% | +53.27% | +8,747.27 | #38 | | FY 2022-23 | 19,124.99 | 0.5282% | +15.17% | 11,052.28 | 0.1922% | +40.64% | +8,072.71 | #33 | | FY 2023-24 | 24,530.55 | 0.6780% | +28.26% | 17,368.28 | 0.3093% | +57.15% | +7,162.27 | #30 | | FY 2024-25 | 22,862.51 | 0.6173% | −6.80% | 11,934.18 | 0.1957% | −31.29% | +10,928.33 | #28 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 7.95%/yr, imports 6.77%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 33 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 7.95% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 33 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.95% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹14,448.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹22,862.51 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 33 ranked #28 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 33 ranks #28 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #19 of 97. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 33 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 33 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 28.26% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹10,928.33 Crore in HSN Chapter 33 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹22,862.51 Cr exceeded imports of ₹11,934.18 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹10,928.33 Crore — ranking #19 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 6.77% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations India's imports under HSN Chapter 33 have grown at 6.77% CAGR, reaching ₹11,934.18 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Chapters in Section 06 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) | ₹2,08,129 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/) | ₹1,70,244 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) | ₹59,003 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) | ₹34,411 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Chapter 32: Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) | ₹30,117 Cr | | #6 | HSN Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations (this hsn chapter) | ₹22,863 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Chapter 34: Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) | ₹9,110 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Chapter 35: Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) | ₹3,358 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Chapter 36: Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/) | ₹3,248 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Chapter 31: Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) | ₹1,367 Cr | | #11 | [HSN Chapter 37: Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/) | ₹169 Cr | ## Other chapters in this section | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 28 | [Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) | | 29 | [Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/) | | 30 | [Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) | | 31 | [Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) | | 32 | [Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) | | 34 | [Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) | | 35 | [Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) | | 36 | [Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/) | | 37 | [Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/) | | 38 | [Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) |