Detergent manufacturers (via LABSA production) are the massive-volume buyers of linear alkylbenzene as the foundational petrochemical feedstock for synthetic detergent surfactants.
HSN code 38170011 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 38170011 covers linear alkylbenzenes (LAB), a key raw material for producing linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LABSA), the primary surfactant in modern detergents.
Ships in bulk tankers; a high-volume petrochemical commodity central to the global detergent manufacturing supply chain.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3817)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 38170011 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Linear alkylbenzenes (38170011) are a high-volume petrochemical commodity, the foundational feedstock for LABSA surfactant production used in virtually all modern detergents.
HSN 38170011 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3817 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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