South Asian diaspora communities globally and religious/cultural product retailers are the primary buyers of sindur/bindi/kum kum products.
HSN code 33049940 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 33049940 covers sindur, bindi, and kum kum, traditional Indian cosmetic/religious products used as forehead markings, a culturally significant export category.
Traditional formulations historically sometimes contained lead compounds for color, now facing strict heavy-metal testing requirements in most markets - verify current lead-free formulation and destination-market cosmetic safety compliance.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3304)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 33049940 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Sindur/bindi/kum kum (33049940) traditional formulations historically sometimes used lead-based coloring, now requiring strict heavy-metal testing and lead-free reformulation for most destination markets.
HSN 33049940 falls under Chapter 33 and Heading 3304 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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