Cosmetic and personal care product formulators (as an emollient/emulsifier) are the buyers of cetyl alcohol.
HSN code 38237010 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 38237010 covers cetyl alcohol (industrial fatty alcohol), used in cosmetic emulsifier and industrial chemical applications, with an explicit restriction against use for potable alcohol production.
The tariff entry explicitly prohibits use for making potable alcohol - this is an industrial/cosmetic fatty alcohol, not a beverage-alcohol substitute, and export documentation should reflect this restriction.
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
- 38231900Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oilsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 38237010 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Cetyl alcohol (38237010) is explicitly restricted from potable alcohol production - it's an industrial/cosmetic fatty alcohol, not a beverage ingredient, despite the 'alcohol' name.
HSN 38237010 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3823 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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