Lithium-ion battery cathode material manufacturers (LFP, NMC, LCO producers) are now overwhelmingly the dominant buyers of lithium carbonate globally, driven by EV and grid-storage battery demand.
HSN code 28369100 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 28369100 covers lithium carbonate, the foundational raw material for lithium-ion battery cathode manufacturing and a critical energy-transition commodity.
Battery-grade lithium carbonate (99.5%+ purity) commands a significant premium over technical/ceramic grade and requires strict purity/impurity (especially sodium, calcium, magnesium) certification per buyer battery-cell specifications.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2836)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28369100 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Lithium carbonate (28369100) battery-grade requires 99.5%+ purity with strict trace-impurity certification - a major price premium over technical grade, driven entirely by EV battery demand.
HSN 28369100 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2836 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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