HS 3915.90.73Chapter 39 — Plastics and Articles Thereof
Import Duty on Cellulose plastic waste such as cellulose nitrate film scrap plasticised
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 3915.90.73
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
7.5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.75%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
27.735%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Restd
Export Policy
Free
FTA / Preferential Duty Rates
Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements
| FTA / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -7.5% | ~8.9% on AV |
Full FTA rate table2 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 3915
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Amends notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate).30.09.2021Further amends notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30th June, 2017 so as to prescribe effective rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD).02.02.2020Tariff Value - Further amends the notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.) dated the 3rd August, 2001 [S.O. 748(E)].30.09.2019Tariff Value - Further amends the notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.) dated the 3rd August, 2001 [S.O. 748(E)].13.09.2019Further amends the notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017 [G.S.R. 666(E)].13.10.2017
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What is the import duty on Cellulose plastic waste such as cellulose nitrate film scrap plasticised?
The total import duty is 27.735%, comprising BCD of 7.5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.75% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Cellulose plastic waste such as cellulose nitrate film scrap plasticised under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 3915.90.73 falls under chapters that commonly require BIS certification under Quality Control Orders (QCO). Verify the specific QCO applicability with the Bureau of Indian Standards before importing.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Cellulose plastic waste such as cellulose nitrate film scrap plasticised?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 3915.90.73 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 3915.90.73?
The lowest available BCD rate is 0% under SAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011). A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) must be presented at customs to claim this rate.
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HS Code Details
HS Code3915.90.73
Chapter39 — Plastics and Articles Thereof
Heading3915
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available