Software houses and distributors sell programs on physical media for installation.
HSN code 85238020 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
Other media: information technology software recorded on discs, flash drives or other physical carriers for installation on computers.
Provide licence terms, check export controls on encryption software, and pack in retail boxes. Smart cards and software media: use anti-static, tamper-evident packaging, list ICCID or serial ranges, provide security and encryption declarations where relevant, check telecom operator authorisation for SIM cards, and confirm software licences and destination rules on data storage.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 8523)
- 8523(a) Solid-state non-volatile storage devices"" (for example, ""flash memory cards"" or ""flash electronic storage cards"") are storage devices with a connecting socket, comprising in the same housing one or more flash memories (for example, ""FLASH E²PROM"") in the form of integrated circuits mounteFree
- 85232100Magnetic media : -- Cards incorporatingFree
- 852329Magnetic media : -- OtherFree
- 85232910Audio cassettesFree
- 85232920Video cassetteFree
- 85232930hubs and reels, rolls, pancakes and jumbo rollsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 85238020 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
It is information technology software supplied on physical media.
HSN 85238020 falls under Chapter 85 and Heading 8523 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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