HS 3920.51.12Chapter 39 — Plastics and Articles Thereof
Import Duty on Flexible, plain
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 3920.51.12
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
20%
Social Welfare Surcharge
2%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
43.96%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
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% | -20.0% | ~24.1% on AV |
Full FTA rate table5 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.
BIS Quality Control Orders
ActiveChemicals and Polymers Quality Control Order (ISI Mark)unknownPlastic Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024ActivePolyolefin Polymers Quality Control OrderupcomingWoven Sacks of Polypropylene and HDPE for Cement Packaging (Quality Control) Order, 2025
Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.
Additional Trade Measures
ADDAnti-dumping duties may apply from certain countries. Rate varies by origin.
Country & producer-specific ratesExact ADD/CVD/safeguard rates by origin country and producer, with validity periods.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 3920
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Acrylic Solid Surfaces - Anti-dumping duty on the import of “Acrylic Solid Surfaces”, falling under tariff items 3506 99 99, 3920 51 11, 3920 51 19, 3920 51 99,25.03.2025Further amends notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30th June, 2017 so as to prescribe effective rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD).02.02.2020Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) - Anti-dumping duty on the import of ‘Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)’ Sheet for Solar Module falling under the sub-headings 3901 30, 29.03.2019Amends notification No. 12/2012-Customs, dated the 17th March, 2012 so as to make necessary changes in the specified entries therein.10.07.2014Sun/Dust Control Polyester Film - Review in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping on imports of Sun/Dust Control Polyester Film falling under Sub- heading 29.09.2009
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What is the import duty on Flexible, plain?
The total import duty is 43.96%, comprising BCD of 20%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 2% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Flexible, plain under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 3920.51.12 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 Flexible, plain?
Active anti-dumping measures are recorded for HS heading 3920. Duties vary by country of origin. Use the TradePrep duty calculator with your specific origin country for the exact ADD rate.
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 3920.51.12?
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 Code3920.51.12
Chapter39 — Plastics and Articles Thereof
Heading3920
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISADDFTA Available