Food manufacturers (thickener/stabilizer), pharmaceutical formulators, and oil drilling fluid companies are diverse buyers of CMC given its broad functional versatility.
HSN code 39123100 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 39123100 covers carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and its salts, a widely used water-soluble cellulose derivative used in food thickening, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
Food-grade CMC requires FCC food-additive certification, while industrial-grade (drilling fluid viscosifier) ships without that documentation - buyers specify the exact grade needed.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3912)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 39123100 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
CMC (39123100) food-grade needs FCC certification, separate from industrial-grade material used in oil drilling fluid viscosification - buyers must specify the exact grade.
HSN 39123100 falls under Chapter 39 and Heading 3912 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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