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38089220 Free

Legacy wood preservation and industrial fungicide markets in the narrowing set of jurisdictions still permitting this compound are the remaining buyers.

HSN code 38089220 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
38089220
Policy
Free
Chapter
38
Heading
3808
Description

HSN 38089220 covers sodium pentachlorophenate (Santobrite), a fungicide and wood preservative historically used but now facing severe global restriction.

Export Considerations

Pentachlorophenol and its salts are listed under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants - export is banned or severely restricted in most markets, verify current legality before any transaction.

Related HSN Codes (Heading 3808)

  • 38081 Sub-headingsFree
  • 38085200Goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter : -- DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), inFree
  • 38085900Goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to thisFree
  • 38086100Chapter : -- In packings of a net weight content not exceeding 300 gFree
  • 38086200Chapter : -- In packings of a net weight content exceeding 300 g but not exceeding 7.5 kgFree
  • 38086900Goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to thisFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to export HSN 38089220 from India?

No. HSN 38089220 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 38089220 used for?

Sodium pentachlorophenate (38089220) is listed under the Stockholm Convention on POPs - banned or severely restricted in most markets, verify current legality before any transaction.

Which chapter and heading does HSN 38089220 belong to?

HSN 38089220 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3808 of India's customs tariff schedule.

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