Indian Custom Import Duty of Chapter-39 Plastics Articles

Custom Duty Section Code
Section Codes Section Description
Section-07 Plastics and Articles thereof; Rubber and Articles Thereof
Custom Duty Chapter Code
Chapter Codes Chapter Description
Chapter-39 Plastics and Articles thereof
Custom Duty Heading Code
Hs Codes Heading Heading Description
3901 PRIMARY FORMS POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE, IN PRIMARY FORMS
3902 POLYMERS OF PROPYLENE OR OF OTHER OLEFINS, IN PRIMARY FORMS
3902 Capacitor grades polypropylene granules or resins for the manufacture of capacitor grade plastic film (Read with Condition No. 9 below)[Exemption Duty Ref by SNo(265) in Ntfn 50-Customs/2017 dated 30.06.2017] Condition No. 9: If the importer follows the
3903 POLYMERS OF STYRENE, IN PRIMARY FORMS
3904 POLYMERS OF VINYL CHLORIDE OR OF OTHER HALOGENATED OLEFINS, IN PRIMARY FORMS
3905 POLYMERS OF VINYL ACETATE OR OF OTHER VINYL ESTERS, IN PRIMARY FORMS; OTHER VINYL POLYMERS IN PRIMARY FORMS
3906 ACRYLIC POLYMERS IN PRIMARY FORMS
3907 POLYACETALS, OTHER POLYETHERS AND EPOXIDE RESINS, IN PRIMARY FORMS; POLYCARBONATES, ALKYD RESINS, POLYALLYLESTERS AND OTHER POLYESTERS, IN PRIMARY FORMS
3907 Polyester chips [Exemption Duty Ref by SNo(270) in Ntfn 50-Customs/2017 dated 30.06.2017]
3908 POLYAMIDES IN PRIMARY FORMS
3908 Nylon chips [Exemption Duty Ref by SNo(273) in Ntfn 50-Customs/2017 dated 30.06.2017]
3909 AMINO-RESINS, PHENOLIC RESINS AND POLYURETHANES, IN PRIMARY FORMS
3910 SILICONES IN PRIMARY FORMS
3911 PETROLEUM RESINS, COUMARONE-INDENE RESINS, POLYTERPENES, POLYSULPHIDES, POLYSULPHONES AND OTHER PRODUCTS SPECIFIED IN NOTE 3 TO THIS CHAPTER, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED, IN PRIMARY FORMS
3912 CELLULOSE AND ITS CHEMICAL DERIVATIVES, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED, IN PRIMARY FORMS
3913 NATURAL POLYMERS (FOR EXAMPLE, ALGINIC ACID) AND MODIFIED NATURAL POLYMERS (FOR EXAMPLE, HARDENED PROTEINS, CHEMICAL DERIVATIVES OF NATURAL RUBBER), NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED, IN PRIMARY FORMS
3914 IONEXCHANGERS BASED ON POLYMERS OF HEADINGS 3901 TO 3913, IN PRIMARY FORMS
3914 Ion exchangers based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913, in primary forms[Rate Ref by SNo 101 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3915 WASTE, PARINGS AND SCRAP, OF PLASTICS
3916 MONOFILAMENT OF WHICH ANY CROSS-SECTIONAL DIMENSION EXCEEDS 1MM, RODS, STICKS AND PROFILE SHAPES, WHETHER OR NOT SURFACE-WORKED BUT NOT OTHERWISE WORKED, OF PLASTICS
3916 Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics[Rate Ref by SNo 103 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3917 TUBES, PIPES AND HOSES, AND FITTINGS THEREFOR (FOR EXAMPLE, JOINTS, ELBOWS, FLANGES), OF PLASTICS
3918 FLOOR COVERINGS OF PLASTICS, WHETHER OR NOT SELF-ADHESIVE, IN ROLLS OR IN THE FORM OF TILES; WALL OR CEILING COVERINGS OF PLASTICS, AS DEFINED IN NOTE 9 TO THIS CHAPTER
3919 SELF-ADHESIVE PLATES, SHEETS, FILM, FOIL, TAPE, STRIP AND OTHER FLAT SHAPES, OF PLASTICS, WHETHER OR NOT IN ROLLS
3920 OTHER PLATES, SHEETS, FILM, FOIL AND STRIP, OF PLASTICS, NON-CELLULAR AND NOT REINFORCED, LAMINATED, SUPPORTED OR SIMILARLY COMBINED WITH OTHER MATERIALS
3920 Subbed polyester base, imported by M/s Hindustan Photo Films manufacturing Company Limited, Udhagamandalam for the manufacture of medical or industrial X-ray films and graphic art films. [Exemption Duty Ref by SNo(278) in Ntfn 50-Customs/2017 dated 30.06
3920 Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials[Rate Ref by SNo 106 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3921 OTHER PLATES, SHEETS, FILM, FOIL AND STRIP, OF PLASTICS
3922 BATHS, SHOWER-BATHS, SINKS, WASH-BASINS, BIDETS, LAVATORY PANS, SEATS AND COVERS, FLUSHING CISTERNS AND SIMILAR SANITARY WARE, OF PLASTICS
3923 ARTICLES FOR THE CONVEYANCE OR PACKING OF GOODS, OF PLASTICS; STOPPERS, LIDS, CAPS AND OTHER CLOSURES, OF PLASTICS
3923 Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics[Rate Ref by SNo 108 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3924 TABLEWARE, KITCHENWARE, OTHER HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES AND HYGENIC OR TOILET ARTICLES, OF PLASTICS
3924 Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics[Rate Ref by SNo 109 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3925 BUILDERS WARE OF PLASTICS, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED
3925 Builder's wares of plastics, not elsewhere specified[Rate Ref by SNo 110 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3926 OTHER ARTICLES OF PLASTICS AND ARTICLES OF OTHER MATERIALS OF HEADINGS 3901 TO 3914
3926 Feeding bottles[Rate Ref by SNo 81 in Sch II of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3926 Plastic beads[Rate Ref by SNo 82 in Sch II of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3926 PVC Belt Conveyor, Plastic Tarpaulin[Rate Ref by SNo 111 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3926 Plastic bangles[Rate Ref by SNo(111) in Ntfn 02/2017- IGST]
3208, 3815, 3901, or 3920 The following goods for use in the manufacture of EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) sheets or backsheet, which are used in the manufacture of solar photovoltaic cells or modules, namely:- (i) EVA resin; (ii) EVA masterbatch; (iii) Poly ethylene terephthalat
3208, 3815, 3901, or 3920 The following goods for use in the manufacture of EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) sheets or backsheet, which are used in the manufacture of solar photovoltaic cells or modules, namely:- (i) EVA resin; (ii) EVA masterbatch; (iii) Poly ethylene terephthalat
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3901 to 3913 All goods i.e. polymers[Rate Ref by SNo 100 in Sch III of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]
3926 [other than 3926 40 11, 3926 90 10] Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914 [other than bangles of plastic, PVC Belt Conveyor, plastic beads and plastic tarpaulins][Rate Ref by SNo 45 in Sch IV of Ntfn 01/2017 IGST]

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What is the Indian customs duty on Plastics Articles?

The Indian custom import duty of Chapter-39 applies to Plastics Articles imported into India.

It is determined based on the applicable customs tariff, Basic Customs Duty (BCD), and additional levies, if any. The exact duty structure may vary depending on the category, country of origin, and applicable trade policies. Importers must carefully review the tariff schedule under Chapter-39 to ensure accurate duty assessment and compliance with Indian customs regulations before shipment clearance.

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How is custom duty calculated on Plastics Articles imported into India?

The custom duty of Plastics Articles is calculated using the assessable value of the shipment, which includes product value, freight, and insurance.

This value is then applied to the relevant live animal import duty India rates defined under the customs law. Factors such as HS classification, exemptions, and bilateral trade agreements also influence the final duty payable. Proper calculation helps importers avoid penalties, delays, and valuation disputes during customs clearance.

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Which HS codes are covered under Chapter-39, Plastics Articles?

HS code 39 covers all Plastics Articles classified under Chapter-39 of the Harmonized System.

This includes various categories that are imported for commercial use. Each sub-classification within HSN code 39 has specific tariff rates and compliance requirements. Accurate classification under the correct HS code ensures smooth customs processing and proper duty application during import operations.

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Does GST apply to live animal imports under HSN code 39?

Yes, import duty with GST may apply to live animal imports under HSN code 39, depending on the product classification and prevailing tax rules.

While some Plastics Articles may attract exemptions or reduced rates, others are subject to Integrated GST (IGST) at the time of import. Importers should verify current GST notifications and tax applicability to calculate the total landed cost accurately and remain compliant with Indian tax regulations.

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Why is the correct HS code important for customs duty on Plastics Articles?

Using the correct custom duty by HS code 39 is essential because it directly impacts duty rates, GST applicability, and regulatory compliance.

Incorrect HS classification can lead to overpayment, underpayment, penalties, or shipment delays. Accurate HSN code 39 import duty declaration ensures that the correct customs duty, exemptions, and documentation requirements are applied, helping importers streamline clearance procedures and avoid legal or financial complications.

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