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12122190 Free

Health food and nutraceutical manufacturers import edible algae varieties like spirulina and chlorella for supplement products.

HSN code 12122190 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.

Free — No License Required

This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.

HSN Code Details

Full HSN Code
12122190
Policy
Free
Chapter
12
Heading
1212
Description

Other algae, fit for human consumption, not classified as seaweed, fall under this residual code.

Export Considerations

Dried algae requires moisture-resistant, airtight packaging; the product is freely exportable from India without a license.

Related HSN Codes (Heading 1212)

  • 1212, the term "seaweeds and other algae" does not include : (a) dead single-cell micro-organisms of headingFree
  • 121221Other : -- Fit for humanFree
  • 12122110SeaweedsFree
  • 121229Other : --OtherFree
  • 12122910SeaweedsFree
  • 12122990Other algaeFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to export HSN 12122190 from India?

No. HSN 12122190 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.

What is HSN code 12122190 used for?

HSN 12122190 covers edible algae other than seaweed.

Which chapter and heading does HSN 12122190 belong to?

HSN 12122190 falls under Chapter 12 and Heading 1212 of India's customs tariff schedule.

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Data source: DGFT ITC(HS) Schedule. Always verify with official notifications before shipping.