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38040020 Free

Specialty chemical formulators requiring sulphate lye as a raw material input are the buyers of this classification.

HSN code 38040020 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
38040020
Policy
Free
Chapter
38
Heading
3804
Description

HSN 38040020 covers concentrated sulphate lye, another pulping byproduct used in specialty chemical and industrial applications.

Export Considerations

Ships in bulk tankers or drums; a byproduct-derived industrial chemical with specific downstream processing applications.

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
  • 38040010Lignin sulphonatesFree
  • 38040090OtherFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to export HSN 38040020 from India?

No. HSN 38040020 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 38040020 used for?

Concentrated sulphate lye (38040020) ships in bulk as a pulping-industry byproduct feedstock for specialty chemical formulation.

Which chapter and heading does HSN 38040020 belong to?

HSN 38040020 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3804 of India's customs tariff schedule.

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