Primary consumers are smelters and metallurgical plants that refine the concentrate into metallic zinc for galvanizing steel, producing brass alloys, and manufacturing batteries. It also serves as a feedstock for chemical producers of zinc oxide and zinc carbonate.
HSN code 26080000 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
Zinc ores and concentrates are obtained by mining zinc‑bearing minerals and subsequently crushing, grinding and flotation to produce a high‑grade concentrate rich in zinc sulfide. The material appears as a fine, dark‑gray powder or granules ready for further metallurgical processing.
Shipments are typically loaded in dry bulk containers with moisture‑resistant liners, and the export documentation must include a certificate of origin and a laboratory analysis report confirming zinc content; the commodity is freely exportable from India without a license.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 26080000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 26080000 denotes zinc ores and concentrates that are used as raw material for producing zinc metal and its derivatives.
HSN 26080000 falls under Chapter 26 and Heading 2608 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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