HS code 3916 90 50: Of cellulose nitrate and celluloid, whether or not plasticized

HS code 3916 90 50 covers of cellulose nitrate and celluloid, whether or not plasticized in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). Total import duty is about 30.98% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 30.98%
Basic customs duty10%
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)3916 90 50
DescriptionOf cellulose nitrate and celluloid, whether or not plasticized
Chapter39: Plastics and articles thereof
Heading3916
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)10%
Basic customs duty charged10%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 30.98% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹30,980 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 34 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 4.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 39169050, “Clulse ntrte and celuld plstczd and nonplstczd”.
  • India exported 48 tonnes in 2025-26 under tariff item 39169050, “Clulse ntrte and celuld plstczd and nonplstczd”.

Questions about HS code 3916 90 50

What is the import duty on HS code 3916 90 50 in India?

About 30.98% of the import value: basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of of cellulose nitrate and celluloid, whether or not plasticized free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3916 90 50 is Free.

Can of cellulose nitrate and celluloid, whether or not plasticized be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3916 90 50 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3916

3916 10 10: Rods of polyethylene3916 10 20: Canes3916 10 90: Other3916 20 11: Canes3916 20 19: Other3916 20 91: Canes3916 20 99: Other3916 90 10: Canes3916 90 21: Of phenoplast3916 90 22: Of aminoplast3916 90 23: Of alkyds and polysters3916 90 24: Of polyamides3916 90 25: Of polyurethanes3916 90 26: Of epoxide-resins (including waste and scrap)3916 90 27: Of polypropylene3916 90 28: Of acrylicmethacrylic and acrylomethacrylic polyme3916 90 31: Of polymerisation and copolymerisation products of3916 90 32: Of polymethyl methacrylate3916 90 40: Of regenerated cellulose3916 90 60: Of vulcanized fibre

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.