Water treatment plants, air filtration/purification companies, and food/beverage decolorization (sugar refining) manufacturers are massive-volume buyers of activated carbon.
HSN code 38021000 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 38021000 covers activated carbon, a highly porous carbon material used across water treatment, air purification, and industrial decolorization applications.
Ships as granular or powder form in bulk bags; buyers specify iodine number (adsorption capacity) and particle size distribution matched to their specific filtration or purification application.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3802)
- 3802products; animal black, including spent animal blackFree
- 380290OtherFree
- 38029011Activated natural mineral products: ---- ActivatedFree
- 38029012Activated natural mineral products: ---- ActivatedFree
- 38029019Activated natural mineral products: ---- OtherFree
- 38029020black (for example, bone black and ivory black),Free
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 38021000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Activated carbon (38021000) buyers specify iodine number (adsorption capacity) and particle size - a high-volume commodity across water treatment, air filtration, and sugar decolorization industries.
HSN 38021000 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3802 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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