HS code 3915 90 90: Other

HS code 3915 90 90 covers other in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). Total import duty is about 5% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Restricted.

Total import dutyabout 5%
Basic customs dutyNil
IGST5%
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 90
DescriptionOther
Chapter39: Plastics and articles thereof
Heading3915
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)7.5%
Basic customs duty chargedNil
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST5%
Total import dutyabout 5% of the import value
DGFT import policyRestricted
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹5,000 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: Restricted.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 3,103 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 30.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 39159090, “Waste parings and scrap of othr plastic nes”.
  • India exported 1,255 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 22.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 39159090, “Waste parings and scrap of othr plastic nes”.

Questions about HS code 3915 90 90

What is the import duty on HS code 3915 90 90 in India?

About 5% of the import value: basic customs duty Nil, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of other free in India?

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

Can other be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3915 90 90 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 10: Of polypropylene3915 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 cellulose

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.