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38040010 Free

Concrete/cement additive manufacturers (as a water-reducing admixture), animal feed pellet binders, and dye dispersant formulators are diverse buyers of lignin sulphonate.

HSN code 38040010 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
38040010
Policy
Free
Chapter
38
Heading
3804
Description

HSN 38040010 covers lignin sulphonates, a byproduct of sulfite pulping used as a dispersant, binder, and concrete admixture.

Export Considerations

Ships as liquid concentrate or powder in bulk; buyers specify the specific application grade (concrete admixture vs. feed binder vs. dye dispersant) given differing purity/specification needs.

Related HSN Codes (Heading 3804)

  • 3804chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 38.03Free
  • 380400Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared orFree
  • 38040020Concentrated sulphate lyeFree
  • 38040090OtherFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to export HSN 38040010 from India?

No. HSN 38040010 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 38040010 used for?

Lignin sulphonates (38040010) buyers specify the application grade (concrete admixture, feed binder, or dye dispersant) given differing purity requirements across these uses.

Which chapter and heading does HSN 38040010 belong to?

HSN 38040010 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3804 of India's customs tariff schedule.

Need to Export This Product?

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