Liquid/soft soap manufacturers, potassium fertilizer producers, and alkaline battery manufacturers are the main buyers of caustic potash over the more common caustic soda.
HSN code 28152000 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 28152000 covers potassium hydroxide (caustic potash), an alkali used in specialty soap, fertilizer, and battery electrolyte manufacturing.
Caustic potash ships in moisture-sealed bags (solid form) or corrosion-resistant tanks (liquid form) under UN 1813/1814, with the same hygroscopic handling precautions as caustic soda.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2815)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28152000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Caustic potash (28152000) ships under UN 1813 (solid) or UN 1814 (liquid) with moisture-sealed or corrosion-resistant packaging - used mainly in liquid soap and battery electrolyte production.
HSN 28152000 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2815 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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