Polypropylene in primary forms from India

India exported $240 million of polypropylene in primary forms (HS 3902.10) in FY2025-26, down 36% 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
$240MDown 36.3% on last year
HS code
3902.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 16.5%
China 44%

India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
3902.10.00.00 Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms: Polypropylene 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 polypropylene in primary forms

FY2022-23 $365 million
FY2023-24 $361 million
FY2024-25 $377 million
FY2025-26 $240 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 3902.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3902.10 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 1.4% 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 polypropylene in primary forms from India?

16.5% on the US tariff line for this code, 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 polypropylene in primary forms?

3902.10, under heading 3902 (Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, 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 polypropylene in primary forms?

Yes. India exported $240 million under HS 3902.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.