HS code 3915 90 10: Of polypropylene

HS code 3915 90 10 covers of polypropylene in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). Total import duty is about 27.73% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Restricted.

Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Basic customs duty7.5%
IGST18%
Import policyRestricted
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)3915 90 10
DescriptionOf polypropylene
Chapter39: Plastics and articles thereof
Heading3915
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)7.5%
Basic customs duty charged7.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 27.73% of the import value
DGFT import policyRestricted
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Restricted.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 65 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 150.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 39159010, “Waste parings and scrap of polypropylene”.
  • India exported 414 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 87.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 39159010, “Waste parings and scrap of polypropylene”.

Questions about HS code 3915 90 10

What is the import duty on HS code 3915 90 10 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 of polypropylene free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3915 90 10 is Restricted, so check the conditions before you import.

Can of polypropylene be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3915 90 10 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3915

3915 10 00: Of polymers of ethylene3915 20 00: Of polymers of styrene3915 30 10: Of copolymers of vinyl chloride3915 30 90: Other3915 90 21: Of copolymers of vinyl acetate3915 90 29: Other3915 90 30: Of acrylic polymers and methlyacrylic copolymers3915 90 41: Of alkyds and polyesters3915 90 42: Of pet bottles3915 90 49: Of epoxide resins3915 90 50: Of polyamides3915 90 61: Of phenoplast3915 90 62: Of aminoplast3915 90 63: Of polyurethanes3915 90 71: Of regenerated cellulose3915 90 72: Cellulose plastic waste such as cellulose nitrate 3915 90 73: Cellulose plastic waste such as cellulose nitrate 3915 90 74: Cellulose plastic waste such as cellulose acetatc 3915 90 75: Cellulose plastic waste such as cellulose3915 90 79: Others acetatc film scrap plasticised

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.