Pulp and paper mills (for on-site chlorine dioxide generation) and agricultural herbicide formulators are the dominant buyers of sodium chlorate.
HSN code 28291100 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 28291100 covers sodium chlorate, a strong oxidizer used in herbicide formulations, pulp bleaching (chlorine dioxide generation), and explosives manufacturing.
Sodium chlorate is a Class 5.1 oxidizer (UN 1495) and a known precursor for improvised explosives, requiring end-use documentation and DGFT scrutiny in addition to standard hazmat segregated stowage.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2829)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28291100 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Sodium chlorate (28291100) is UN 1495 and a tracked explosives precursor - expect end-use documentation requirements alongside standard Class 5.1 oxidizer hazmat handling.
HSN 28291100 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2829 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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