Food manufacturers use agar-agar as a plant-based gelling agent alternative to gelatin in vegetarian and vegan food products.
HSN code 13023100 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
Agar-agar, a gelling agent derived from red algae, is classified under this single consolidated code.
Agar-agar requires moisture-resistant, airtight packaging; the product is freely exportable from India without a license.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 1302)
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- 13021100Vegetable saps and extractsRestricted
- 13021200Vegetable saps and extractsFree
- 13021300Vegetable saps and extractsFree
- 13021400Vegetable saps and extractsFree
- 130219Vegetable saps and extractsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 13023100 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 13023100 covers agar-agar.
HSN 13023100 falls under Chapter 13 and Heading 1302 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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