Oilfield drilling fluid service companies (as barite weighting agent), pharmaceutical manufacturers (radiographic contrast media), and paint/plastic filler producers are major buyers.
HSN code 28332700 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 28332700 covers barium sulphate, used as a drilling mud weighting agent, X-ray contrast medium, and white pigment filler in paints/plastics.
Natural barite (drilling grade) ships in bulk bags for oilfield use, while pharmaceutical-grade barium sulphate requires pharmacopoeia purity certification and heavy-metal impurity testing due to its ingested medical use.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2833)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28332700 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Barium sulphate (28332700) splits sharply by grade: bulk drilling-mud barite for oilfields versus pharma-grade material needing strict heavy-metal impurity testing for X-ray contrast use.
HSN 28332700 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2833 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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