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28443023 Restricted

Specialty ceramic gas-mantle manufacturers (in the few markets still producing them) and nuclear research institutions are the narrow buyer base for thorium nitrate.

HSN code 28443023 is classified as Restricted under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — a license or permit is required before export.

Restricted — License / Permit Required

This product requires a license or permit before export/import from India.

HSN Code Details

Full HSN Code
28443023
Policy
Restricted
Chapter
28
Heading
2844
Description

HSN 28443023 covers thorium nitrate, historically used in gas mantle manufacturing and currently in specialty nuclear materials research.

Export Considerations

Same Department of Atomic Energy authorization applies as other thorium compounds under the Atomic Energy Act controlled-materials framework.

Related HSN Codes (Heading 2844)

  • 2844applies only to: (a) technetium (atomic No. 43), promethium (atomic No. 61), Polonium (atomic No. 84) and all elements with an atomic number greater than 84; (b) natural or artificial radioactive isotopes (including those of the precious metals or of the base metals of Sections XIV and XV), whetherRestricted
  • 28441000products and mixtures (as amended from time to time) containing natural uranium or (Policy Condition 1) natural uranium compoundsRestricted
  • 28442000ceramic products and mixtures time to time) and Rules containing uranium enriched in thereunder. U 235, plutonium or compounds of these productsRestricted
  • 284430Uranium depleted in U 235 and its compounds; thorium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramicFree
  • 28443010compounds thereof Compounds time to time) and Rules of thorium or of uranium thereunder. depleted in U235Restricted
  • 28443021Thorium oxide time to time) and Rules thereunderRestricted

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to export HSN 28443023 from India?

Yes. HSN 28443023 is Restricted under DGFT ITC(HS) policy — you need a license or permit before export.

What is HSN code 28443023 used for?

Thorium nitrate (28443023) requires the same Department of Atomic Energy export authorization as other thorium compounds under the Atomic Energy Act.

Which chapter and heading does HSN 28443023 belong to?

HSN 28443023 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2844 of India's customs tariff schedule.

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Data source: DGFT ITC(HS) Schedule. Always verify with official notifications before shipping.