Nuclear power plant operators using pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) designs, and nuclear research institutions, are the specialized buyers of heavy water.
HSN code 28451000 is classified as Restricted under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — a license or permit is required before export.
This product requires a license or permit before export/import from India.
HSN Code Details
HSN 28451000 covers heavy water (deuterium oxide), a critical moderator material for certain nuclear reactor designs (notably CANDU/PHWR types).
Export requires Department of Atomic Energy authorization under the Atomic Energy Act and is subject to Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) international safeguards given its dual-use nuclear application - not a standard commercial chemical export.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2845)
- 2845, refers to: (i) individual nuclides, excluding, however, those existing in nature in the monoisotopic (ii) mixtures of isotopes of one and the same element, enriched in one or several of the said isotopes, that is, elements of which the natural isotopic composition has been artiticially modifiedFree
- 2845200054/Restricted
- 2845300054/Restricted
- 28454000Helium-3 54/Restricted
- 284590OtherFree
- 28459010included or specified time to time) and Rules thereunderRestricted
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. HSN 28451000 is Restricted under DGFT ITC(HS) policy — you need a license or permit before export.
Heavy water (28451000) requires Department of Atomic Energy authorization and Nuclear Suppliers Group safeguards compliance given its nuclear reactor moderator application - not a standard chemical export.
HSN 28451000 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2845 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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