No legitimate ongoing commercial market for most PFOS applications given the Stockholm Convention listing, with very narrow exemptions for specific critical uses (like certain fire-fighting foam applications) that continue to shrink.
HSN code 38248700 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 38248700 covers chemical mixtures containing perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS) and related compounds, a class of persistent 'forever chemicals' facing global restriction.
PFOS is Stockholm Convention-listed with only narrow, shrinking critical-use exemptions remaining (some fire-fighting foam applications) - verify the specific exemption status very carefully before any transaction.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3824)
- 3824includesthe following goods which are not to be classified in any other heading of this Schedule: (a) cultured crystals(other than optical elements) weighing not lessthan 2.5 g each, of magnesium oxide or of the halides of the alkali or alkaline-earth metals; (b) fusel oil; Dippel’s oil; (c) ink remFree
- 38241000Prepared binders for foundry moulds or coresFree
- 38243000together or with metallic bindersFree
- 382440Prepared additives for cements, mortars orFree
- 38244010Damp proof or Water proof compoundsFree
- 38244090OtherFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 38248700 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
PFOS-containing mixtures (38248700) are Stockholm Convention-listed 'forever chemicals' with only narrow, shrinking critical-use exemptions remaining - verify exemption status carefully.
HSN 38248700 falls under Chapter 38 and Heading 3824 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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