Match manufacturing companies and pyrotechnic/fireworks producers are traditional buyers, alongside specialty metallurgical additive producers.
HSN code 28139020 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 28139020 covers commercial-grade phosphorus in sulphide/compound form used in matchstick and pyrotechnic manufacturing as well as specialty alloy production.
This is a flammable solid requiring UN hazmat classification for phosphorus compounds, shipped in sealed moisture-proof containers since exposure to air/moisture can cause spontaneous ignition in some phosphorus forms.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2813)
- 2813); (d) thiocarbonates, selenocarbonates, tellurocarbonates, selenocyanates, tellurocyanates, tetrathiocyanatodiamminochromates (reineckates) and other complex cyanates, of inorganic bases (headingFree
- 28131000Carbon disulphideFree
- 281390otherFree
- 28139010Arsenic disulphide (artificial)Free
- 28139030The import of the pesticides will be subject to a Certificate of Registration issued by Central Insecticides Board Registration Lime Sulphur Committee (CIB&RC) underFree
- 28139090OtherFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28139020 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Commercial phosphorus compounds (28139020) ship in sealed, moisture-proof containers under flammable-solid UN classification - primarily bought by match and fireworks manufacturers.
HSN 28139020 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2813 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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