India Export Policy Checker
38170020 Free

Specialty surfactant and industrial chemical manufacturers requiring alkylnaphthalene feedstock are the buyers of this classification.

HSN code 38170020 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
38170020
Policy
Free
Chapter
38
Heading
3817
Description

HSN 38170020 covers mixed alkylnaphthalenes, another petrochemical intermediate used in specialty surfactant and industrial chemical manufacturing.

Export Considerations

Ships in bulk tankers; a more specialized petrochemical intermediate compared to the high-volume alkylbenzene detergent feedstock.

Related HSN Codes (Heading 3817)

  • 3817ALKYLNAPHTHALENES, OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADINGFree
  • 381700alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading 27.07 or 29.02Free
  • 38170011Mixed alkylbenzenes: ---- Linear alkylbenzenesFree
  • 38170019Mixed alkylbenzenes: ---- OtherFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to export HSN 38170020 from India?

No. HSN 38170020 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 38170020 used for?

Mixed alkylnaphthalenes (38170020) are a more specialized petrochemical intermediate compared to the high-volume alkylbenzene detergent feedstock.

Which chapter and heading does HSN 38170020 belong to?

HSN 38170020 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3817 of India's customs tariff schedule.

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