Anti-corrosive paint and primer manufacturers historically used red lead extensively, though demand has declined sharply due to lead-paint bans in most developed markets.
HSN code 28249000 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 28249000 covers other lead oxides not classified as litharge or massicot, including red lead (lead tetroxide) used in anti-corrosive primers.
Lead oxide compounds face increasingly strict import bans in developed markets under lead-paint and RoHS-equivalent regulations - verify destination-country legality before quoting, as many markets now prohibit these entirely.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2824)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28249000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Other lead oxides (28249000) like red lead face near-total import bans in developed markets due to lead-paint restrictions - always verify destination legality first.
HSN 28249000 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2824 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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