Polyethylene under 0.94 specific gravity from India
India exported $167 million of polyethylene under 0.94 specific gravity (HS 3901.10) in FY2025-26, down 2.8% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 16.5% US import duty, against 44% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 16.5%China 44%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $167MDown 2.8% on last year
- HS code
- 3901.10Page 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 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901.10.10.00 | Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94: Having a relative viscosity of 1.44 or more | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3901.10.50 | Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94: Other | 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 polyethylene under 0.94 specific gravity
India's exports to all countries under HS 3901.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3901.10 is 6.5%, 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 1.3% to 1.5% 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 polyethylene under 0.94 specific gravity from India?
16.5% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 3901.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 44%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for polyethylene under 0.94 specific gravity?
3901.10, under heading 3901 (Polymers of ethylene, 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 polyethylene under 0.94 specific gravity?
Yes. India exported $167 million under HS 3901.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.