HS code 3904 40 00: Other vinyl chloride copolymers
HS code 3904 40 00 covers other vinyl chloride copolymers in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). Total import duty is about 27.73% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 3904 40 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other vinyl chloride copolymers |
| Chapter | 39: Plastics and articles thereof |
| Heading | 3904 |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 7.5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 7.5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Basic customs duty 7.5% is the tariff rate set by the Finance Act 2026 (Budget 2026), from 1 May 2026.
DGFT import and export policy
- Import: Free.
- Export: Free.
India's imports and exports
- India imported 2,588 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 15.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 39044000, “Other vinyl chloride copolymers”.
- India exported 129 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 151.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 39044000, “Other vinyl chloride copolymers”.
Questions about HS code 3904 40 00
What is the import duty on HS code 3904 40 00 in India?
About 27.73% of the import value: basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of other vinyl chloride copolymers free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 3904 40 00 is Free.
Can other vinyl chloride copolymers be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 3904 40 00 is Free.
Other lines under heading 3904
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.
