Purchased by horticulture and gardening product manufacturers using coir pith as a soil amendment/growing medium.
HSN code 53050040 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
Coir pith, a byproduct of coir fibre extraction consisting of fine, spongy coconut husk material.
Coir pith should be compressed into blocks or bales for efficient freight given its bulky, lightweight nature; declare moisture and salt content (relevant for horticultural buyers).
Related HSN Codes (Heading 5305)
- 5305Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, not elsewhere specified or included,Free
- 530500Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, not elsewhere specified or included,Free
- 53050010Coir bristles fibreFree
- 53050030Curled or machine twisted coirFree
- 53050050Of AbacaFree
- 53050090Of othersFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 53050040 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Coir pith has become a major horticultural growing medium and soil amendment, with salt content specification important since coconut husk can retain coastal salinity affecting plant growth.
HSN 53050040 falls under Chapter 53 and Heading 5305 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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