Carbon tetrachloride-based paint removers have essentially no legitimate remaining commercial market given both toxicity and ozone-depletion bans.
HSN code 38140023 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 38140023 covers prepared paint or varnish removers containing carbon tetrachloride, a highly toxic and ozone-depleting solvent now essentially banned.
Carbon tetrachloride is banned under the Montreal Protocol and also highly toxic/carcinogenic - export for this application is effectively prohibited in virtually all markets.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3814)
- 3814elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removersFree
- 381400elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removersFree
- 38140011Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included: ---- Containing methane, ethane orFree
- 38140012Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included: ---- Containing methane, ethane orFree
- 38140013Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified orFree
- 38140019Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified orFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 38140023 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Carbon tetrachloride paint removers (38140023) are effectively prohibited in virtually all markets given both Montreal Protocol ozone-depletion bans and the compound's severe toxicity.
HSN 38140023 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3814 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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