Cosmetic formulators are the buyers of stearyl alcohol as a common emollient/thickening ingredient in skincare products.
HSN code 38237040 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 38237040 covers stearyl alcohol (industrial fatty alcohol), used in cosmetic emollient and industrial chemical applications, with the same potable-alcohol restriction.
Same explicit prohibition against potable alcohol use applies as other fatty alcohols in this heading.
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 38237040 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Stearyl alcohol (38237040) carries the same potable-alcohol production prohibition as other fatty alcohols - a common cosmetic emollient/thickener.
HSN 38237040 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3823 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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