Flame-retardant plastic compounders and pharmaceutical manufacturers (antacid producers) are the two major, quite different buyer groups for magnesium hydroxide.
HSN code 28161010 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 28161010 covers magnesium hydroxide, used widely as a flame retardant filler and as the active ingredient in antacid and laxative pharmaceutical products.
Pharmaceutical-grade magnesium hydroxide requires GMP compliance documentation and often a Certificate of Analysis, while industrial-grade filler material ships in standard bulk bags with no special hazmat class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28161010 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Magnesium hydroxide (28161010) split by grade: pharma-grade needs GMP/CoA documentation, while industrial flame-retardant-filler grade ships as standard non-hazardous bulk cargo.
HSN 28161010 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2816 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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