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The main uses of Carbonate are as raw materials in different industrial processes such as drug development, glass making, pulp and paper industry, sodium chemicals (silicates), soap and detergent production, paper industry, water softener, clay and concrete production, among others.
Various Uses of Carbonate
- Industrial processes: Carbonates are used in many industrial processes, such as glass making, paper production, and the production of soaps and detergents.
- Water treatment: Carbonates are used to soften water by precipitating magnesium and calcium ions.
- Agricultural lime: Carbonates are used to neutralize soil acidity.
- Pharmaceuticals: Potassium carbonate is used in the formulation of medicines that require a stable pH environment.
- Cooking: Baking soda is a carbonate that is commonly used in cooking.
- Antacids and heartburn medications: Some over-the-counter antacids and heartburn medications contain carbonates.
- Toothpastes: Sodium carbonate is used as an abrasive in some toothpastes.
- Swimming pools: Sodium carbonate is used as a chemical in swimming pools.
- Fertilizers: Sodium carbonate is used to make fertilizers.
- Security inks: Carbonates are used to make security inks.
- Water treatment chemicals: Carbonates are used to make water treatment chemicals.
Countries Exporting
- United States
- China
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Colombia
- Thailand
- Japan
- Vietnam
- Turkey
- Germany
Governing Body
- CAPEXIL – Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council
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For Import Shipment
1) Registration and Licenses:
a. Business Registration
i. MSME – Udyam Aadhar (If Proprietorship)
ii. Deed / ROF (If Partnership Firm)
iii. Deed / CIN (If LLP)
iv. MOA / AOA / ROC (If Company)
b. PAN
i. Individual (your PAN card) (If Proprietorship)
ii. Business Name (If Partnership / LLP / Company)
c. GST
d. Bank Account
e. IEC (Import Export Code)
f. ICEGATE
i. Registration
ii. AD Code Registration (At Port where you want to Import)
g. Others (if Any)
i. FSSAI
2) List of Documents Required for Import Clearance
a. Commercial Invoice
b. Packing List
c. Bill of Lading / Air Way Bill / Lorry Receipt
d. Certificate of Origin
e. Insurance
f. Others (if any)
3) For Duty Calculation
https://www.old.icegate.gov.in/Webappl/Trade-Guide-on-Imports
