Cutting tool and drill bit manufacturers, mining/oil-drilling equipment makers, and metalworking tooling companies are the dominant buyers of tungsten carbide by volume.
HSN code 28499020 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 28499020 covers tungsten carbide, an extremely hard and wear-resistant material central to cutting tool, mining drill bit, and metalworking industries.
Ships as non-hazardous powder or sintered pieces in sealed moisture-resistant packaging; buyers specify grain size and cobalt-binder content since these determine hardness and toughness for the specific tooling application.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2849)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28499020 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Tungsten carbide (28499020) ships as non-hazardous powder - buyers specify grain size and cobalt-binder content since these determine hardness/toughness for cutting tools and drill bits.
HSN 28499020 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2849 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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