Petroleum and coumarone-indene resins from India
India exported $84.8 million of petroleum and coumarone-indene resins (HS 3911.90) in FY2025-26, up 6.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 16.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 44% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $85MUp 6.4% on last year
- HS code
- 3911.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 7 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3911.90.10.00 | Other: Elastomeric | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3911.90.15.00 | Thermoplastic: Poly(nitrilomethanetetraarylnitrilo- [2,4,6-tris-(1-methyethyl)-1,3- phenylene]]-2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)- phenyl]-ω-[[[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)- phenyl]amino]methylene]amino carbodiimide or 2,4-diisocyanate-1,3,5-tris(1-methyl- ethyl) homopolymer with polyethylene | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3911.90.25.00 | Thermoplastic: Other6.1% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.1% | 16.1% | 43.6% |
| 3911.90.35.00 | Thermosetting: 1,1'-Bis(methylenedi-4,1-phenylene)- 1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione, copolymer with 4,4'-methylenebis(benzeneamine); and Hydrocarbon novolac cyanate ester | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3911.90.45.00 | Thermosetting: Other5.8% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.8% | 15.8% | 43.3% |
| 3911.90.70.00 | Other: Chlorinated synthetic rubber | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3911.90.91 | Other: Other6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of petroleum and coumarone-indene resins
India's exports to all countries under HS 3911.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3911.90 is 5.9%, ranging from 0% to 6.5% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on petroleum and coumarone-indene resins from India?
10% to 16.5% on the 7 US tariff lines under HS 3911.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 44%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for petroleum and coumarone-indene resins?
3911.90, under heading 3911 (Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulfides, polysulfones and other products specified in note 3 to this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export petroleum and coumarone-indene resins?
Yes. India exported $84.8 million under HS 3911.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.