Company: A company may include manufacturing, marketing, sales, finance, human resources, and more. It may have multiple manufacturing units as well as other departments or divisions.
Manufacturing Unit: A manufacturing unit focuses exclusively on the production of goods. It is a component of a company that specializes in converting raw materials or components into finished products. These manufacturing facilities can be located at various geographical locations under the same company umbrella.

1. Start by signing up as a Company on the ChemIndia portal at https://chemindia.chemicals.gov.in/. Once you've registered your company, move on to registering your unit. Use the same process as the company registration.
2. After registering the unit, link it to your company by selecting "Unit Entry" then "Company Tagging". Your company needs to approve the tagging request to link the unit officially.
3. Next, create a profile for the Unit Operator by navigating to "Unit Entry" and then "Create User Profile of Unit Operator."
4. With the Unit Operator profile set up, your unit registration is now complete. Proceed to data entry on the ChemIndia portal by logging in with the Unit Operator credentials (username and password).
Note: If your operations include both manufacturing and administrative functions within a single site (unit/factory/division), please ensure you register as both a company and as a unit/division/factory.

To avail of the tagging option, you are required to register your company and your respective units separately on the portal, then company and its each unit is required to complete the process of registration, after registration is complete, click on the tab Company tagging (below the dashboard tab) to start the process of tagging. The unit through which you have logged-in will be auto-fetched, and the company to which it should be tagged must be selected from the dropdown menu. Once the required company has been selected, click on the submit button to add the details under the tagged company bar. The status of the tagging request sent will remain pending until it has been approved by the company which has been tagged by the unit.
Note: The company will appear in the dropdown menu only after the registration process for the company has been completed.

If a company operates four manufacturing units, separate registration for each unit must be completed. (Subject to the products manufactured are relevant to M/o Chemicals and fertilisers under the HS Code 20)
This means that distinct usernames and passwords are required for each unit. However, registering the company, typically referring to the corporate office, needs to be done only once. After this, all four units should be associated with the company through the tagging procedure.

To begin, you must first create the company's profile before proceeding to create any units. This is necessary because each unit needs to be associated with an existing company after registration. If the company profile does not already exist, you will need to wait until the company is created before you can proceed with tagging process. This process ensures that all units are correctly linked to their parent company, maintaining organizational integrity within the portal.

The company is required to click on the Unit Approval tab, all the units which have sent a request will be visible as a list along with the address, the company is required to verify the name and address of the unit and based on that approve or reject the request for tagging. Once approved the status which was earlier pending at unit's company tagging page will be changed to active.

The PCB Certificate is required to be submitted during company registration. You can consolidate PCB Certificates for multiple locations into a single PDF file and then attach this PDF file for submission. During Unit registration, no such file is required to be uploaded.

To fill data in the portal you are supposed to create a unit operator per unit. The unit operators can be more than one per unit. To do that after the tagging process is complete, log in from the unit profile to enter data into the portal. Click on the "Unit Entry" tab, then click on "Create User Profile of Unit Operator". The person who is supposed to fill in the data is referred to the unit operator in the portal. To create his profile, fill in the required details (Name, Email, Mobile number, Password) click on the "Create User Profile of Unit Operator" tab and click on the "Create User ID” button. The created operator profile will be visible under the list of authorised unit operators.
There is a provision for changing the password of the unit operator which can be facilitated by the unit nodal through the "Create User Profile of Unit Operator" tab under the unit's profile. Also, the Unit operators’ profile can be disabled using the action column under the list of authorised unit operators.

Contact information for the help desk can be found under the "Contacts" tab on the portal. Additionally, you can raise a support request by accessing the helpdesk service from either the company or unit profile login page.

The GST Certificates of all the units along with company’s GST can be consolidated and attached as a pdf form in the upload section.

The Data is supposed to be entered in 03 steps:
Step 01: One time: Choose/Enter your product in the portal Once the unit operator's profile has been created, the unit nodal must provide the login credentials to the operator. The operator will use these credentials to log in to the portal for data entry. The first task is to add the "Description of Chemicals" for each product (chemicals, petrochemicals, and their formulations). This is a one-time event. Along with the finished products, the raw materials — chemicals, petrochemicals or their formulations, required to manufacture the finished product are also required to be added in the description. These descriptions are necessary for providing purchase details in the yearly section. Do we have to provide details outside the database of DCPC? What if my product is not available in the product dropdown? How to add a product which is not on the list during master entry?
Note: If your product is not listed in the product dropdown, you can add it as a new product by double-clicking the product name column. Additionally, the description of an already added product will be auto-fetched for the operator's convenience. The product dropdown is generative, meaning that once a product's description is added, the product name will be simultaneously updated in the dropdown (subject to approval) and the description will be fetched.
Step 02: Yearly data: Purchase of raw material/Sales and Installed Capacity of Finished product The purchase details for all raw materials added in Step 01 must be submitted and will automatically appear in the dropdown for purchased products (subject to approval). These purchase details are required to be submitted once per financial year.Similarly, the sales data and installed capacity for all manufactured products must also be submitted once per financial year.
Step 03: Monthly data: Production details of finished product The monthly data of the production per product is required to be submitted for all manufactured goods (chemicals, petrochemicals and their formulations) every month or quarterly per product (for all three months of data submitted together).

Yes, all chemicals, petrochemicals, and their formulations—whether hazardous or non-hazardous—must be added as products in the portal. Additionally, the raw materials purchased for manufacturing these products must also be included.

Industries are anticipated to transition from traditional methods of data submission to the Ministry and adopt the newly established ChemIndia portal for the submission of chemical details and respective data on an online platform.

Companies and units are required to use distinct email addresses and mobile numbers for registration to ensure security. These details are validated using OTPs (One-Time Passwords) as an additional layer of protection. But for the convenience phone number and email for all can be kept same by keeping unique User ID and Password for each entity.

The Registration is Unit Based and not Product based, different Products being manufactured in plants located within the manufacturing unit are not required to be considered as a manufacturing unit.

? There is no specific restriction on the number of chemicals that can be entered into the portal. All chemicals/petrochemicals/their formulations being manufactured by a unit in any amount are required to be reported in the portal.

If a company operates more than one-unit, separate registration for each unit must be completed.
This means that distinct usernames and passwords are required for each unit. However, registering the company, typically referring to the corporate office, needs to be done only once. After this, all four units should be associated with the company through the tagging procedure, this will map the units under the company's umbrella only.

Changing password for nodal and operator:
If there is a change in the personnel from the company or unit, the new nodal person's email and mobile number can be updated in the unit's/company’s profile. The password can be changed using the change password option. For the unit operator, there is an option to revoke/disable the previous authorisation and re-create a new operator by the unit nodal. The operator can be revoked using the action column.
Changing registered mobile number and password:
Changes to registered mobile numbers and email addresses can only be made upon formal notification to the ministry and thereby subsequent modification by the ministry.

No, only units located within the Indian boundary are required to be registered as a unit. Units outside India do not need to be registered in the portal. Each chemical and petrochemical manufacturing unit within India must be individually registered to ensure accurate data submission.

No, only manufacturing units are required to register as a unit in the portal. This means that facilities involved in the production or manufacturing of chemicals, petrochemicals, and their formulations must be registered. Warehouses, distribution centres, and other non-manufacturing entities are not required to register. This ensures that the portal accurately reflects the entities directly involved in the manufacturing process and their data management.

When the units register, they are assigned a username and password, which is unit specific, unit operator will be assigned by the unit, and the data entered by the unit operator of the unit will be visible only to that unit and further to its company, data at unit level or company level will not be disseminated on public domain.

Yes, An Excel template will be provided for monthly data entry. This template can be downloaded from the monthly section. To streamline the process, manufactured products listed in the description of chemicals section will be pre-populated in the template. Users only need to input production details for these pre-filled products and then upload the completed sheet each month using the upload option.

All the entries made in the system will be editable for a small duration unless approved by the ministry, The operator even after submission can edit the submitted data, and that particular data will be rolled back to the unit nodal for re-approval and resubmission to the ministry. But data Once approved by the ministry cannot be changed by the industry, if any change is required to be made the same can be notified to the ministry, and if sought acceptable the required change will be made. Please ensure that data is not added mistakenly, as it passes approval from the unit nodal before submission to the ministry.

Such units may formally notify the Ministry via the helpdesk email, indicating that the particular product is exclusively manufactured by their unit. Although data is generally not disseminated on unit wise, for such cases, even consolidated monthly and yearly data will be kept confidential if deemed relevant.

Installed capacity is typically mentioned as a static figure that represents the maximum production or output that a facility can achieve under normal operating conditions. It is not inherently specified on a per annum (per year) basis. Instead, it is a fixed capacity that remains constant unless the facility undergoes expansion, upgrades, or modifications
Installed Capacity: 10,000 Metric Tons per Annum (MTPA)
Monthly Production: Varies each month (e.g., minimum: 700 Tons, maximum: 800 Tons)
Annual Production: Total yearly production is 8,500 (MT) (sum of monthly productions).

When the units register, they are assigned a username and password, which is unit specific, unit operator will be assigned by the unit, and the data entered by the unit operator of the unit will be visible only to that unit and further to its company, data at unit level or company level will not be disseminated on public domain.

All manufacturing entities producing chemicals, petrochemicals, or their formulations are mandated to register on the portal and submit the required data.

While installed capacity is a fixed value, it's often utilized to produce multiple products. To accurately represent capacity allocation for each product, a historical analysis of the past five years' production data can be conducted. By examining the production volumes of different products, the installed capacity can be proportionally divided among them. This apportioned capacity can then be submitted as for the various products manufactured.

The data is required to be filled from the financial year 2023-24 and the monthly data is required to be filled for April 2024 till the current month.

A comprehensive user manual will be made accessible on the portal for all registered units for reference. This resource will serve as a detailed guide for users to navigate the portal for data entry. effectively.

Toll manufacturing or tolling is outsourcing all the production or part of it to a third-party company where you provide all the raw materials or semi-finished products. In this case, any unit which is legally authorised to conduct such operations must register and furnish the data in the portal.

Yes, even MSME industries are required to register on portal, if they are manufacturing any chemical or chemical products.

If your product is not listed in the product dropdown, you can add it as a new product by double-clicking the product name column. Additionally, the description of an already added product will be auto-fetched for the operator's convenience. The product dropdown is generative, meaning that once a product's description is added, the product name will be simultaneously updated in the dropdown (subject to approval) and the description will be fetched.

Yes, Additional portal sensitization sessions will be scheduled as needed. Other than the offline sensitization sessions, online webinars were also conducted to impart awareness. Kindly mail your requirement for conduction of such sessions on the ChemIndia helpdesk, if need be, you will be informed about the sessions being conducted.

Currently, only manufacturing units are obligated to submit data to the portal. A dedicated provision in the portal for traders will be introduced in the future.

Domestic purchase is about the amount of product being purchased as raw material. The product will be categorised under sales for the supplier and will be categorised as purchase in the case of raw materials, as they will be summed up in different headers, and duplicity will be minimal. Imports or domestic purchases both are required to be considered.

The government is compiling a comprehensive inventory of the chemical sector to inform the development of effective policies that will benefit the industry. This database will be utilized to analyse industry trends, patterns, and challenges. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the sector, data on installed capacity, production amount, amount of purchases (including purchase values of raw materials) and amount of sales (including sale value of the finished good) is essential. This information will provide valuable insights into production costs, pricing, market dynamics, and overall sector performance. Ultimately, the goal is to create a detailed profile of the chemical industry by collecting data on both inputs and outputs.

If the pharma units are manufacturing any chemical or chemical product other than pharmaceuticals, they are required to register. Similarly, fertilizer manufacturing units that produce chemicals or chemical products outside their core category should also be required to register and submit data to the portal.

The data within the ChemIndia portal is securely protected through several advanced measures. These include state-of-the-art 256-bit encryption for the website, as well as the implementation of the SHA-256 algorithm. Additionally, there is a stringent security binding process in place to ensure the data's integrity and confidentiality. These combined measures provide a robust and highly secure environment for the data housed within the portal.

At present, a minimum concentration threshold of 10% weight-by-weight (w/w) has been established. This means that main components constituting at least 10% (w/w) of a product's composition are mandatorily required for entry. This has been done as a convenience to all the units having more than 05 main components and more than 50 similar products, but if your main components per product are less than 05, then manufacturers retain the discretion to input details of all components, regardless of their concentration to avoid the exclusion of an important component.

It is the responsibility of manufacturing units and their respective companies to provide accurate and authentic data. The data submitted by these entities will be accepted as authentic and accurate unless proven otherwise. Ensuring the validity of the information is crucial for maintaining compliance and upholding the integrity of the reporting system.

Researchers and stakeholders can download consolidated data, including Total Production, Total Import and Export, and Total Installed Capacity for a particular chemical or group, from the ChemIndia portal.

The GIS feature will incorporate state and district boundaries, allowing users to view detailed geographical data. This feature will display the total production of chemicals and petrochemicals for each state and district, providing a comprehensive overview of production distribution across different regions. This data visualization will aid in better understanding regional production capacities and facilitate more informed decision-making for stakeholders.

We are currently engaged in establishing a comprehensive chemical inventory of India. This inventory will serve as a central repository for all chemical and petrochemical industries, facilitating regulation, permission management, and data submission processes.

The groups have been defined by the ministry for a few chemicals, all the other chemicals which are not available in the portals database will be considered under the other chemicals or petrochemicals automatically to be recategorized in the predefined groups or newly created ones. Certainly, if the ministry considers it necessary and sees it as a requirement for modification, the groups can be adjusted accordingly.

Yes, by segregating industries on a state-wise basis, we can make informed decisions about the availability of nearby resources for setting up chemical plants or facilitating raw materials. This detailed geographical data allows stakeholders to identify regions with high production capacities, ensuring that new facilities are strategically located close to necessary resources. This approach helps optimize logistics, reduce transportation costs, and enhance overall efficiency in the supply chain.

The ministry will acquire in-depth knowledge of industry trends, capacities, and geographic distribution. This data-driven understanding will facilitate informed decision-making and a foundation for developing targeted policies that support the growth and development of the chemical industry.

Associations will have access to download consolidated data available in public domain. However, individual data pertaining to specific units or industries will not be made available to them.

You are required to register your company headquarter using Company tab and all the manufacturing units (in reference to Ministry of Chemicals and fertilizers) are required to register using the Unit tab. Once both company and unit registration has been completed, you will be easily able to tag them to each other. Mobile numbers should be different for company and each unit. Both these tabs Company and Unit can be accessed by clicking on the login button at the top right corner of the portal.

Yes, more than one unit operator can be created as mentioned above by logging in to the unit's account and navigating to the 'Create Profile of Unit Operator' section and submitting the form with the required details, the list below will be updated and all authorised operators could be able to feed data in the portal by using their credentials.

1. First, select whether the product is a chemical/chemical-based product or petrochemical/petrochemical-based product,
2. Then select/add the product which is being manufactured by your unit, the group will be selected automatically for predefined products, whereas for the newly added products the group will be automatically selected as other chemical/other petrochemicals, and will be categorised into required groups by the ministry afterwards. Also, If your product is not in the dropdown, then click on the product name column, and type the product/type of product being manufactured by the unit.
Note: Refrain from adding the product trade name and in case of any confusion contact the helpdesk numbers or email.
3. Then select whether your product is a substance or a mixture, and click on save and next to move further.
4. Now select whether your product is hazardous or not, either Yes or No and move further,
5. Enter the main components of the mixture one by one and add each component using the add option, details such as CAS RN, and HSN Code if do not exist for that product only then they are supposed to be selected as None or 0000000 respectively. If these values exist then the None option and other options provided should not opted for them. As one product is added it will be reflected below the filling area, once all the chemicals are added move further by saving and submitting the data, select whether any of the components are hazardous or not and move further to preview the added details for that component.
6. Once the preview seems to be as required submit the data, The submitted data will be sent to the Unit nodal for approval before getting it submitted to the ministry.

Then also, you are required to register your company using company tab and since the unit is same entity as company, register again using the unit tab and mention the name of the unit as Company name followed by the word Unit in order to differentiate it from the company. Once both company and unit registration have been completed, you will be easily able to tag them to each other. Both these tabs Company and Unit can be accessed by clicking on the login button at the top right corner of the portal.

There are two ways you access the profile, first one is via clicking settings tab, it will reveal the profile tab and on clicking profile tab you can visit the company or unit profile. The other way to access it from the icon besides the login tab, which reveals the profile and logout tabs.

In order to fill the chemical description and production, sales, purchase details you are required to login using the credentials of unit operator, which will lead you to the data filling section, where you are required to add the chemicals being manufactured, purchased or sold by the unit.

If the Unit Nodal identifies any discrepancies or errors in the data submitted by the unit operator, they can reject the data by clicking the reject button and specifying the necessary corrections as remarks. If the data is accurate, the Unit Nodal can approve it by selecting the approve button.

The Helpdesk tab is a dedicated feature for users to report any issues or challenges they encounter while using the portal for data entry. If users face difficulties, whether technical glitches, errors in data submission, or other concerns, they can utilize the Helpdesk tab to submit a detailed report with the provision of attaching a screenshot. This ensures that the support team is promptly notified, allowing them to provide the necessary assistance or resolve issues efficiently. The Helpdesk feature serves as a vital resource to ensure smooth operation and user experience on the portal.

Both domestically purchased and imported materials must be entered into the portal. Regardless of whether the materials are sourced locally or imported from outside the country, it is mandatory to provide detailed information about all purchases in the portal. This ensures comprehensive tracking of all materials used in the manufacturing process.

If the data is approved, it will appear in the reports section. If rejected, it will be sent back to the unit operator for correction. Rejected data can be reviewed under the Approve/Reject tab, where it can be edited and resubmitted for approval by the Unit operator.

Issues raised through the Helpdesk can be tracked in the "View Helpdesk" section. Each issue will be assigned a unique ticket number, making it easy to reference and follow up on. Additionally, a chat option is provided, allowing users to engage in real-time discussions with the support team to further address and resolve the issue. This system ensures that all concerns are properly documented, tracked, and resolved efficiently.

Production data needs to be submitted every month only. There is no need to enter annual production figures separately, yearly production can be calculated based on the monthly data you provide.

At least a single manufacturing unit is required to be eligible for registration on the portal. If your manufacturing unit and administrative building/corporate office/Company are on the same premises as the manufacturing unit, then also you are required to register your company using the company tab and since the unit is the same entity as the company, register again using the unit tab and mention the name of the unit as Company name followed by the word Unit to differentiate it from the company. Once both company and unit registration have been completed, you will be easily able to tag them to each other. Both these tabs Company and Unit can be accessed by clicking on the login button at the top right corner of the portal.

The approval process follows a two-tier system:
1. First, the product description, as well as yearly and monthly entries, are approved by the unit nodal.
2. After this initial approval at the unit level, the data is submitted to the Ministry for final approval.
Once the Ministry approves the product or the yearly and monthly data, it becomes available in the report section for both the company and the unit.

The ChemIndia portal is specifically designed for manufacturers involved in the chemical industry, including the production of raw chemicals or petrochemicals, the formulation of chemical or petrochemical mixtures, and the development of specific/speciality chemicals. Since your unit does not engage in these activities, it is not required to register or report operations through the portal. This ensures that only relevant manufacturers who are directly involved in chemical production and formulation are included in the portal's database.

The product dropdown is designed to be generative: Once a product's description is submitted, it will be updated in the dropdown menus for monthly and yearly data entry, but only after it receives approval from the Ministry.
The process is as follows:
1. The product description is first approved by the unit nodal.
2. Following this, it is submitted to the Ministry for final approval.
3. Once the Ministry approves the product, it becomes available in the dropdown menu for monthly and yearly data entry.
Products that have been previously approved will be immediately available in the dropdown. The approval process is a one-time requirement per product, regardless of which unit adds it; once a product is approved by the Ministry, it will consistently appear in the dropdown sections.

If raw materials are purchased specifically for use in the Research and Development (R&D) sections, they should not be reported or filed in the portal. This exclusion is necessary because materials used for R&D purposes are typically not part of the standard production process and may have different regulatory or reporting requirements. By not filing these R&D materials in the portal, it ensures that only materials relevant to production and regular operations and formulations are recorded, maintaining the accuracy and relevance of the data in the portal.

Yes, the same contact number and email address can be used to register both the units and the company. During the registration process, this shared contact information ensures that the initial setup is conducted with ease.
After registration, specific contact details for the unit, company, and individual operators can be provided separately in their respective profiles. This allows for a more tailored approach, where each entity can have distinct contact information if needed. Additionally, these details can be easily updated or changed later on, ensuring that the contact information remains current and accurate for all communication needs.

Each unit is required to designate one of its personnel as the nodal officer. The nodal officer plays a crucial role in the data verification and submission process. Specifically, this person is responsible for reviewing and verifying all data entered by the unit operator and after approval from the unit nodal, the data is submitted to the Ministry.

The Harmonized System (HS) code is an internationally standardized system for classifying traded products. It uses a hierarchical structure, starting with a 2-digit chapter, followed by a 4-digit heading, a 6-digit subheading, and finally, an 8-digit tariff item. Expanding the 4-digit Code (2521), you might need to use a more detailed 6- or 8-digit code. This would depend on the exact type of calcium carbonate and its intended use.Based on common uses and specifications, some possible 8-digit HSN codes for calcium carbonate:25212100: Calcium carbonate, natural, unground or simply crushed or powdered25212200: Calcium carbonate, precipitated25212300: Calcium carbonate, prepared for use as a filler or coating material25213000: Calcium carbonate, prepared for use in chemical or allied industriesNote: The exact 8-digit HSN code may vary depending on the specific characteristics and intended use of the calcium carbonate. You can refer to either the Indian Customs Tariff or the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for further clarification.

If the chemical has been rejected due to some missing details, then the details can be edited and updated and the product can be resubmitted for approval using the edit option available with the unit operator. There is no need to enter it as a new product. But if the product has been rejected being a trade name, then the product is required to be added as a new product without the trade name but the name of the chemical or type of the chemical.

The approval process follows a two-tier system:
1. First, the product description, as well as yearly and monthly entries, are approved by the unit nodal.
2. After this initial approval at the unit level, the data is submitted to the Ministry for final approval.
Once the Ministry approves the product or the yearly and monthly data, it becomes available in the report section for both the company and the unit.

Yes, when calculating the total cost of a product for monthly entry, you should include the value of transport and labour expenses in addition to the product's cost.

The Add option will only be available for products which have been classified as a mixture. For substances, there will not be an option to add more than one component.

The industry produces a diverse range of products, including polymers, solvents, detergents, fertilizers, paints, coatings, pharmaceuticals, synthetic fibres, plastics, and various specialty chemicals used in different sectors.

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are physically intermingled, but each retains its own individual properties and can be separated by physical means.

Chemicals are classified based on their intrinsic properties, such as physical hazards (e.g., flammability, explosiveness), health hazards (e.g., acute toxicity, carcinogenicity), and environmental hazards (e.g., aquatic toxicity, ozone depletion).

Purity refers to the absence of impurities in a substance, while concentration refers to the amount of the desired substance present in a mixture or solution. Purity is a measure of quality, while concentration is a measure of quantity.

A pure substance is a material that consists of only one type of element or compound. It has a consistent and uniform composition throughout.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide comprehensive information about the hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency response procedures for chemicals. SDS enable users to access detailed information regarding the safe use and management of hazardous substances.

Toxicity is often measured by determining the lethal dose (LD50) or lethal concentration (LC50), which represents the dose or concentration required to cause death in 50% of the exposed population. Toxicity can also be expressed through other measures, such as the effective concentration (EC50) or effective dose (ED50) for specific toxic effects.

A CAS number is a unique numerical identifier assigned by the Chemicals Abstracts Service to each chemical substance. It provides a standardized way to identify and track specific substances.

A CAS number consists of three parts: a two- to seven-digit number called the "CAS registry number," a hyphen, and two additional digits known as the "check digit." The total number of digits in a CAS number is typically 10, with the format XXXXXXX-XX-X.

Toxicity refers to the ability of a substance to cause harm or adverse effects to living organisms, including humans, animals, and the environment, when exposed to certain concentrations or doses.

Toxic substances can enter the body through various routes of exposure, including inhalation (breathing in), dermal (skin contact), ingestion (swallowing), and ocular (eye contact). The route of exposure can influence the potential toxicity and the organs or systems affected.

No, each CAS number is assigned to a specific chemical substance and is unique to that substance. Different substances will have different CAS numbers, even if they have similar names or structures

Hazard communication is the process of conveying information about hazards associated with chemicals, products, or processes. It involves labelling, safety data sheets (SDS), warning signs, and other means to inform and educate individuals about the potential hazards and necessary precautions.

The main purpose of HS codes is to provide a universal system for classifying and identifying traded products. HS codes facilitate customs clearance, international trade documentation, tariff determination, statistical analysis, and regulatory compliance.

The first two digits represent the chapters in the HS system, broadly classifying products into different categories based on their nature or use, the next two digits indicate the heading then subheadings, offering a more detailed categorization within each heading.

A hazard refers to a potential source of harm or danger that has the potential to cause injury, illness, damage to property, or harm to the environment.

HS code is a standardized numerical classification system used to classify products traded internationally and is widely adopted globally.