Soap, cosmetic, and industrial chemical manufacturers requiring niche fatty acid formulations use this residual classification.
HSN code 38231900 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 38231900 is a residual code for other industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils not classified as stearic, oleic, or tall oil fatty acid.
Same industrial-grade classification (without food-safety documentation) applies as other named fatty acid subheadings.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3823)
- 3823Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oilsFree
- 382311Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oilsFree
- 38231100Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oilsFree
- 38231200Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oilsFree
- 38231300Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oilsFree
- 382370Industrial fatty alcoholsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 38231900 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
This residual industrial fatty acid code (38231900) ships without food-safety documentation, same as other named industrial fatty acid classifications.
HSN 38231900 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3823 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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