Semiconductor-grade polysilicon producers, optical fiber preform manufacturers, and fumed silica producers are the main industrial buyers of silicon tetrachloride.
HSN code 28121920 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
HSN 28121920 covers silicon tetrachloride, a key precursor in high-purity silicon and fumed-silica production, as well as fiber-optic glass manufacturing.
SiCl4 fumes on contact with air and ships in sealed stainless-steel ISO tanks or drums under UN 1818, with strict moisture-exclusion and corrosion-resistant lining required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28121920 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Silicon tetrachloride (28121920) fumes on air contact and ships in sealed stainless-steel containers under UN 1818 - used heavily in fiber-optic glass and polysilicon manufacturing.
HSN 28121920 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2812 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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