Outdoor apparel, tent/tarpaulin, and technical textile manufacturers are the buyers of waterproofing finishing agents.
HSN code 38099170 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 38099170 covers textile waterproofing agents, chemical treatments applied to fabric for water-repellent finishing.
Some traditional waterproofing chemistries (PFAS/fluorocarbon-based) face significant global regulatory restriction over persistence and bioaccumulation concerns - verify the buyer's formulation is PFAS-free if targeting regulated markets.
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
- 38091000With a basis of amylaceous substancesFree
- 380991Other : -- Of a kind used in the textile or likeFree
- 38099110Textile assistant mordanting agentsFree
- 38099120Textile assistants desizing agentsFree
- 38099130Textile assistants dispersing agentsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 38099170 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Textile waterproofing agents (38099170) using traditional PFAS/fluorocarbon chemistry face major restrictions in many markets - verify PFAS-free formulation for regulated destinations like the EU.
HSN 38099170 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3809 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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