HS code 3901 90 00: Other

HS code 3901 90 00 covers other in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). Total import duty is about 18% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 18%
Basic customs dutyNil
IGST18%
Import policyFree
Export policyFree
Anti-dumpingNone found

Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.

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Key facts

Tariff item (8-digit HS code)3901 90 00
DescriptionOther
Chapter39: Plastics and articles thereof
Heading3901
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)7.5%
Basic customs duty chargedNil
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 18% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹18,000 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • Includes the reduced rate of notification 45/2025-Customs, S. No. 181 (as amended).
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 106 (Nil BCD): The following goods, namely: - (i) Goods specified in List 5 appended to TABLE I, for the manufacture of telecommunication grade optical fibres or optical fibre Conditions apply.
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 142 (Nil BCD): The goods specified in List 10 appended to TABLE I, when imported by bona fide exporters for use in the manufacture of textile or leather garments, for export: Conditions apply.
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 144 (Nil BCD): The following goods, for the manufacture of orthopedic implants falling under sub-heading 9021 10, or other artificial parts of the body falling under sub-headi Conditions apply.
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 265 (5% BCD): Parts and components (other than old and used) for use in manufacturing of textile machineries (falling under tariff headings 8444, 8445, 8446, 8447, 8448, 8449 Conditions apply.
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 292 (Nil BCD): (i) Parts, components and accessories for manufacture of Digital Video Recorder (DVR)/ Network Video Recorder (NVR) falling under 8521 90 90, other than the fol Conditions apply.

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 167,397 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 4.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 39019000, “Others-of-othr polymersof ethyline in primary forms”.
  • India exported 28,052 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 1.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 39019000, “Others-of-othr polymersof ethyline in primary forms”.

Questions about HS code 3901 90 00

What is the import duty on HS code 3901 90 00 in India?

About 18% of the import value: basic customs duty Nil, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of other free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3901 90 00 is Free.

Can other be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3901 90 00 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3901

3901 10 10: Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) in which e3901 10 20: Low density polyethylene (LDPE)3901 10 90: Other3901 20 00: Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or 3901 30 00: Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers3901 40 10: Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), in which 3901 40 90: Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specifi

Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.