Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c. or included
HS heading 38.15 covers Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c. or included. Within Chapter 38 it splits into 4 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $213.5M
- Share of Chapter 38
- 3.2%
- Rank in its chapter
- #8 of 27
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 38.15 covers Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c. or included. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with catalysts, supported — into 4 duty lines shown below. India's diversified chemical sector exports a broad range of specialty and composite chemical products. India exported $213.5M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 3.2% of all Chapter 38 exports, ranking #8 of 27 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
38.15 is the four-digit HS heading for reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and cat. 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.
Subheadings under HS 38.15
The Harmonised System breaks Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c. or included into these 4 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Catalysts, supported; reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included
Catalysts, supported; reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included
Catalysts, supported; reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their compounds, n.e.c. or included
Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included
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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