The soap and detergent manufacturing industry relies on soap stocks—residual materials from soap production processes—as feedstock for further processing and value addition. HSN code 15220020 classifies these byproducts, which typically contain fatty matter and are used in cosmetics, industrial cleaning formulations, and biodiesel production. Exports of this commodity are prohibited from India, though domestic consumption within registered manufacturing facilities remains permissible under applicable regulations.
HSN code 15220020 (The soap and detergent manufacturing industry relies on soap stocks—residual materials from soap production processes—as feedstock for further processing and value addition. HSN code 15220020 classifies these byproducts, which typically contain fatty matter and are used in cosmetics, industrial cleaning formulations, and biodiesel production. Exports of this commodity are prohibited from India, though domestic consumption within registered manufacturing facilities remains permissible under applicable regulations.) is classified as Prohibited under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — export is not permitted.
Export/import of this product from India is not permitted.
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The soap and detergent manufacturing industry relies on soap stocks—residual materials from soap production processes—as feedstock for further processing and value addition. HSN code 15220020 classifies these byproducts, which typically contain fatty matter and are used in cosmetics, industrial cleaning formulations, and biodiesel production. Exports of this commodity are prohibited from India, though domestic consumption within registered manufacturing facilities remains permissible under applicable regulations.
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No. HSN 15220020 is Prohibited under DGFT ITC(HS) policy — export of this product from India is not permitted.
The soap and detergent manufacturing industry relies on soap stocks—residual materials from soap production processes—as feedstock for further processing and value addition. HSN code 15220020 classifies these byproducts, which typically contain fatty matter and are used in cosmetics, industrial cleaning formulations, and biodiesel production. Exports of this commodity are prohibited from India, though domestic consumption within registered manufacturing facilities remains permissible under applicable regulations.
HSN 15220020 falls under Chapter 15 and Heading 1522 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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