Soap/candle manufacturers, rubber processors (as a vulcanization activator), and plastics/cosmetic formulators are diverse buyers of industrial stearic acid.
HSN code 38231100 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 38231100 covers industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils, specifically stearic acid, used in soap, cosmetic, rubber, and plastics manufacturing.
Ships as solid flakes or liquid in bulk; industrial grade ships without food-safety documentation, distinct from food/pharma-grade stearic acid used as an excipient.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3823)
- 3823Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oilsFree
- 382311Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oilsFree
- 38231200Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oilsFree
- 38231300Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oilsFree
- 38231900Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oilsFree
- 382370Industrial fatty alcoholsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 38231100 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Industrial stearic acid (38231100) ships without food-safety documentation, distinct from food/pharma-grade stearic acid used as a tablet excipient.
HSN 38231100 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3823 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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