Food-industry odoriferous mixtures from India
India exported $160 million of food-industry odoriferous mixtures (HS 3302.10) in FY2025-26, up 6.7% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 20% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $160MUp 6.7% on last year
- HS code
- 3302.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 5 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3302.10.10.00 | Of a kind used in the food or drink industries: Not containing alcohol | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 3302.10.20.00 | Containing alcohol: Containing not over 20 percent of alcohol by weight | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 3302.10.40.00 | Preparations requiring only the addition of ethyl alcohol or water to produce a beverage suitable for human consumption: Containing over 20 percent but not over 50 percent of alcohol by weight | 8.4¢/kg + 1.9% | – | – |
| 3302.10.50.00 | Preparations requiring only the addition of ethyl alcohol or water to produce a beverage suitable for human consumption: Containing over 50 percent of alcohol by weight | 17¢/kg + 1.9% | – | – |
| 3302.10.90.00 | Containing over 20 percent of alcohol by weight: Other | Free | 10% | 20% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of food-industry odoriferous mixtures
India's exports to all countries under HS 3302.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3302.10 is 4.3%, ranging from 0% to 12.8% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on food-industry odoriferous mixtures from India?
10% on the 5 US tariff lines under HS 3302.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for food-industry odoriferous mixtures?
3302.10, under heading 3302 (Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export food-industry odoriferous mixtures?
Yes. India exported $160 million under HS 3302.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.