Body armor/ballistic protection manufacturers, industrial abrasive producers, and nuclear reactor component manufacturers (neutron-absorbing control rods) are the main buyers of boron carbide.
HSN code 28499010 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 28499010 covers boron carbide, an extremely hard ceramic material used in body armor plating, abrasives, and nuclear reactor control rod manufacturing.
Boron carbide for armor applications may face SCOMET dual-use export scrutiny in some jurisdictions given its ballistic protection and nuclear control-rod applications, in addition to standard commercial export documentation.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2849)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28499010 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Boron carbide (28499010) can face SCOMET dual-use export scrutiny given ballistic-armor and nuclear control-rod applications - verify end-use before large armor-related orders.
HSN 28499010 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2849 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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