Industries such as water treatment, pulp and paper, and chemical manufacturing purchase chlorine to disinfect, bleach, and serve as a building block for further synthetic processes.
HSN code 28011000 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
Chlorine is a bright yellow gas at room temperature that is produced by electrolyzing brine or by reacting sodium hypochlorite with acids, yielding a highly reactive halogen compound.
Shipping chlorine requires compliance with hazardous material regulations, including proper containment in inert gas‑blown cylinders, secure labeling, and adherence to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2801)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28011000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 28011000 is used as a chemical reagent for disinfection, bleaching, and the synthesis of other chlorinated compounds.
HSN 28011000 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2801 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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