Subheading · Chapter 39 · Section VII, Plastics and articles thereof
HS 3916 90Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastic: of other plastics
Plastics and articles thereof
- Customs duty
- 10%
- 17 tariff items
- GST now
- 18%
- or 5% for some goods
- Import policy
- Mostly Free
- Prohibited: 1 item
- Export policy
- Free
- Unit
- kg
- Duty in China
- 10%
- On Indian goods
Codes under this subheading
17 codes. Duty and GST are set on the 8-digit tariff items; open the one that describes your goods.
| Code | Description | Customs duty | GST now | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3916 90 10 | Canes | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 21 | Of phenoplast | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 22 | Of aminoplast | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 23 | Of alkyds and polysters | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 24 | Of polyamides | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 25 | Of polyurethanes | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 26 | Of epoxide-resins (including waste and scrap) | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 27 | Of polypropylene | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 28 | Of acrylicmethacrylic and acrylomethacrylic polymers | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 31 | Of polymerisation and copolymerisation products of polystyrene | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 32 | Of polymethyl methacrylate | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 40 | Of regenerated cellulose | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 50 | Of cellulose nitrate and celluloid, whether or not plasticized | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 60 | Of vulcanized fibre | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 70 | Of cellulose acetate and acetate butyrate, whether or not plasticized | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 80 | Of vinyl plastic | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3916 90 90 | Of other polymerisation and copolymerisation products | 10% | 18% | kg |
Importing into India
Duty is set on each 8-digit tariff item: open one of the codes above. Basic customs duty across its 17 tariff items: 10%. The rules below cover this whole code.
Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duty
None in force on this code as on 20 Oct 2026. 1 earlier measure has ended.
Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) of its tariff items
- Free: 16 tariff items
- Prohibited: 1 tariff item
GST
IGST on imports is the GST rate. Rates changed on 22 September 2025.
- Now 18%, or 5% for some goods.
- Until 21 September 2025 18%.
- Change: Unchanged.
The rules that set it now
| Notification | Goods | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)Schedule II, S.No. 117 | Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics | 18% |
| 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)Schedule I, S.No. 319 | Paper Sacks/Bags and bio-degradable bags | 5% |
History
| Period | Rate | Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Until 21 Sep 2025 | 18% | 1/2017-Central Tax (Rate) |
| From 22 Sep 2025 | 5% or 18% | 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) |
Exporting from India
Export duty
Nil. The Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act does not list these goods, so no export duty is charged.
Duty drawback (All Industry Rates)
| Drawback item | Goods | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3916 | Monafilament of which any cross- sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics | 1.2% | — |
Drawback items follow the 4-digit heading, not the 8-digit code: claim the one that describes your goods. Rates of notification 77/2023-Customs (N.T.) as amended, in force on 20 Oct 2026.
Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS) Schedule 2) of its tariff items
- Free: 17 tariff items
What buyers pay abroad: import duty in the US, UK, EU and Australia for 3916 90, and China's below.
China: the same goods (3916 90)
China shares the first 6 digits with India and splits them into 10-digit codes of its own: 2 in force under 3916 90. Exporters see what China charges Indian goods; importers see the rebate and licences their Chinese supplier deals with.
| China code | Goods | Duty on Indian goods | MFN | Import VAT | Export rebate | Licences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3916.90.10.00 | Monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes of polyamides聚酰胺制的单丝、条、杆及型材 | 10%MFN rate (no APTA concession on this line) | 10% | 13% | 13% | None |
| 3916.90.90.00 | Other monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes, of plastics其他塑料制单丝、条、杆及型材 | 10%MFN rate (no APTA concession on this line) | 10% | 13% | 13% | None |
- India is a member of the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA). With an APTA certificate of origin, Indian goods pay China's APTA rate where the line has one; China applies the lower of that and its provisional rate.
- The export VAT rebate is what China refunds its own exporters. When China cuts it, Chinese export prices tend to rise.
Every Chinese code in full
3916.90.10Monofilament (cross-sectional dimension > 1mm), rods, sticks and profile shapes, of polyamides
3916.90.10.00Monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes of polyamides聚酰胺制的单丝、条、杆及型材
Including profile shapes, monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm包括异型材,单丝截面直径超过1mm
- Unit
- kg
- MFN import duty
- 10%
- Provisional import duty
- None
- General import duty
- 45%
- Import VAT
- 13%
- Consumption tax
- 0%
- Export duty
- 0%
- Provisional export duty
- None
- Export VAT rebate
- 13%
- Updated by China
- 23 Aug 2026
Licences and certificates
None.
Inspection and quarantine
None.
What the customs declaration must state
- 0.Brand type品牌类型
- 1.Export preferential status出口享惠情况
- 2.Appearance (monofilament, strip, rod, profile, other profile)外观(单丝、条、杆、型材、异型材)
- 3.Ingredient content成分含量
- 4.Monofilament: state cross-sectional diameter单丝请注明截面直径
- 5.Brand (Chinese or foreign names)品牌(中文或外文名称)
- 6.Model型号
- 7.Use用途
- 8.GTIN
- 9.CAS
- 10.Other其他
China's agreement rates
- ASEAN
- 0%
- Chile
- 0%
- Pakistan
- 1.5%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Peru
- 0%
- Costa Rica
- 0%
- Switzerland
- 0%
- Iceland
- 0%
- Australia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 0%
- Georgia
- 0%
- Mauritius
- 0%
- Maldives
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- Nicaragua
- 7%
- Ecuador
- 0%
- Serbia
- 4%
- Hong Kong
- 0%
- Macao
- 0%
RCEP rates
- Australia
- 0%
- Brunei
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 5%
- Laos
- 0%
- Malaysia
- 0%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Singapore
- 0%
- Thailand
- 0%
- Vietnam
- 0%
- Japan
- 5.5%
- Indonesia
- 0%
- Philippines
- 0%
- Myanmar
- 0%
CIQ codes
- 3916901000999Monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes, of polyamides (incl. profile shapes, monofilament cross-sectional dimension >1mm)聚酰胺制的单丝、条、杆及型材(包括异型材,单丝截面直径超过1mm)
3916.90.90Unlisted plastic monofilament (cross-sectional diameter > 1mm), strips, rods, etc.
3916.90.90.00Other monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes, of plastics其他塑料制单丝、条、杆及型材
Including profile shapes, monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm包括异型材,单丝截面直径超过1mm
- Unit
- kg
- MFN import duty
- 10%
- Provisional import duty
- None
- General import duty
- 45%
- Import VAT
- 13%
- Consumption tax
- 0%
- Export duty
- 0%
- Provisional export duty
- None
- Export VAT rebate
- 13%
- Updated by China
- 23 Aug 2026
Licences and certificates
None.
Inspection and quarantine
None.
What the customs declaration must state
- 0.Brand type品牌类型
- 1.Export preferential status出口享惠情况
- 2.Appearance (monofilament, strip, rod, profile, other profile)外观(单丝、条、杆、型材、异型材)
- 3.Ingredient content成分含量
- 4.Monofilament: state cross-sectional diameter单丝请注明截面直径
- 5.Brand (Chinese or foreign names)品牌(中文或外文名称)
- 6.Model型号
- 7.Use用途
- 8.GTIN
- 9.CAS
- 10.Other其他
China's agreement rates
- ASEAN
- 0%
- Chile
- 0%
- Pakistan
- 1.5%
- New Zealand
- 0%
- Peru
- 0%
- Costa Rica
- 0%
- Switzerland
- 0%
- Iceland
- 0%
- Australia
- 0%
- South Korea
- 0%
- Georgia
- 0%
- Mauritius
- 0%
- Maldives
- 0%
- Cambodia
- 0%
- Nicaragua
- 7%
- Ecuador
- 8.2%
- Serbia
- 4%
- Hong Kong
- 0%
- Macao
- 0%
RCEP rates
- Australia
- 5%
- Brunei
- 5%
- Cambodia
- 5%
- South Korea
- 5%
- Laos
- 5%
- Malaysia
- 5%
- New Zealand
- 6%
- Singapore
- 5%
- Thailand
- 5%
- Vietnam
- 5%
- Japan
- 5.5%
- Indonesia
- 5%
- Philippines
- 5%
- Myanmar
- 5%
CIQ codes
- 3916909000999Other monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes, of plastics (incl. profile shapes, monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm)其他塑料制单丝、条、杆及型材(包括异型材,单丝截面直径超过1mm)
China's tariff as compiled by HS编码网 from China Customs, the State Council Tariff Commission and the State Taxation Administration. The Chinese is the original.
Nearby codes
Sources
- GSTN HSN code masterChecked 13 Oct 2026
- DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policyChecked 9 Oct 2026
- GST rate per HSN (archived GSTZen extract)Checked 29 Sep 2026
- Customs Tariff of India (First Schedule): sections, chapters, notes and statutory BCDChecked 19 Oct 2026
- GST rates on goods, before and after 22 September 2025Checked 18 Oct 2026
- BIS compulsory certification: products and Quality Control OrdersChecked 18 Oct 2026
- Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duties in force (India)Checked 19 Oct 2026
- India's export duty (Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act and notifications 27/2011, 55/2022, 22/2024)Checked 18 Oct 2026
- India's All Industry Rates of duty drawback (notification 77/2023-Customs (N.T.))Checked 19 Oct 2026
- China customs tariff (HS编码网)Checked 19 Oct 2026
For information, not a customs ruling. Only notifications published in the Gazette have legal force; confirm the duty with your customs broker or ICEGATE before you price a deal.