Polyethylene with 0.94+ specific gravity from India
India exported $111 million of polyethylene with 0.94+ specific gravity (HS 3901.20) in FY2025-26, down 22% 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
- $111MDown 22.4% on last year
- HS code
- 3901.20Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901.20.10.00 | Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more: Having a relative viscosity of 1.44 or more | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3901.20.50.00 | Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more: 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 with 0.94+ specific gravity
India's exports to all countries under HS 3901.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3901.20 is 3.3%, 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 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 with 0.94+ specific gravity from India?
16.5% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 3901.20, 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 with 0.94+ specific gravity?
3901.20, 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 with 0.94+ specific gravity?
Yes. India exported $111 million under HS 3901.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.