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28531000 Free

This has essentially no open commercial buyer base - any legitimate use is limited to tightly controlled chemical intermediate applications under strict regulatory oversight.

HSN code 28531000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.

Free — No License Required

This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.

HSN Code Details

Full HSN Code
28531000
Policy
Free
Chapter
28
Heading
2853
Description

HSN 28531000 covers cyanogen chloride (chlorcyan), an extremely toxic gas used narrowly as a chemical intermediate and historically as a chemical warfare agent.

Export Considerations

Cyanogen chloride is a Schedule 3 Chemical Weapons Convention substance requiring NACWC clearance and DGFT hazardous-chemical export licensing - open-market trading is essentially non-existent given its CWC-scheduled status.

Related HSN Codes (Heading 2853)

  • 2853), carbon oxysulphide, thiocarbonyl halides, cyanogen, cyanogen halides and cyanamide and its metal derivatives (headingFree
  • 285390OtherFree
  • 28539010and water of similar purityFree
  • 28539020gases have been removedFree
  • 28539030Compressed airFree
  • 28539040precious metalsFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to export HSN 28531000 from India?

No. HSN 28531000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.

What is HSN code 28531000 used for?

Cyanogen chloride (28531000) is a CWC Schedule 3 substance requiring NACWC and DGFT clearance - there is essentially no open commercial market for this chemical given its controlled status.

Which chapter and heading does HSN 28531000 belong to?

HSN 28531000 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2853 of India's customs tariff schedule.

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