Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811
HS subheading 3811.90 identifies Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811 — a six-digit classification under Chapter 38 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $146M
- Share of Chapter 38
- 2.2%
- Rank in its heading
- #1 of 5
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 3811.90 covers Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India's diversified chemical sector exports a broad range of specialty and composite chemical products. India exported $146M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 2.2% of all Chapter 38 exports, ranking #1 of 5 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
3811.90 is the six-digit HS subheading for oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers,. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many chemicals & allied industries lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 38 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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