Textile finishing mills are the buyers of starch-based finishing agent preparations for fabric sizing and dye-carrier applications.
HSN code 38091000 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 38091000 covers finishing agents, dye carriers, and similar preparations with a basis of amylaceous (starch-based) substances, used in textile finishing.
Ships as sealed liquid or paste; food-grade starch base doesn't apply here since this is an industrial textile processing product, not a food ingredient.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3809)
- 3809Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings andFree
- 380991Other : -- Of a kind used in the textile or likeFree
- 38099110Textile assistant mordanting agentsFree
- 38099120Textile assistants desizing agentsFree
- 38099130Textile assistants dispersing agentsFree
- 38099140Textile assistants emulsifying agentsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 38091000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Starch-based textile finishing agents (38091000) are industrial processing products, not food ingredients, despite their amylaceous (starch) base.
HSN 38091000 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3809 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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