Legacy antiseptic manufacturers in the narrowing set of markets still permitting mercurochrome are the remaining buyers of this classification.
HSN code 30039032 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 30039032 covers merbromine (mercurochrome), a mercury-containing topical antiseptic historically used for wound treatment, now restricted in most markets.
As a mercury compound, requires DGFT hazardous-chemical export clearance under Minamata Convention restrictions - most developed markets (including the US FDA) have banned mercurochrome as unsafe and ineffective.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3003)
- 3003mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail saleFree
- 30031000penicillanic acid structure, or by Drug Controller General of streptomycins or their derivatives India under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics ActFree
- 30032000Other, containing antibioticsFree
- 30033100other products of heading 29.37 : - - Containing insulinFree
- 30033900other products of heading 29.37 : - - OtherFree
- 30034100derivatives thereof : -- Containing ephedrine or its saltsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 30039032 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Mercurochrome (30039032) needs DGFT clearance under Minamata Convention mercury restrictions - it's banned in the US and most developed markets as an unsafe, ineffective antiseptic.
HSN 30039032 falls under Chapter 30 and Heading 3003 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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