Rubber and plastic stabilizer preparations from India
India exported $126 million of rubber and plastic stabilizer preparations (HS 3812.39) in FY2025-26, down 18% 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
- $126MDown 18.0% on last year
- HS code
- 3812.39Page 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 5 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3812.39.20.00 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic antioxidant or other stabilizer: Mixtures of N,N'-diaryl-p-phenylenediamines | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3812.39.30.00 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic antioxidant or other stabilizer: Master batches of poly[nitrilomethanetetraaryl- nitrilo[2,4,6- tris(1-methylethyl)-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-methylethyl)- benzene homopolymer with polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or thermoplastic polyurethanes;Master batches of 3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-5- (tert-butyl)-4-hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid, C<sub>7</sub>-C<sub>9 </sub>branched or linear alkyl esters; andMaster batches of α-[3-[3-(2H-benzotriazol-2- yl)-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1- oxopropyl-ω-[3-[3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-5- (1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxo- propyl] poly(oxyethylene) | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3812.39.60.00 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic antioxidant or other stabilizer: Other | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3812.39.70.00 | Other: Bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3812.39.90.00 | Other: Other | 5% | 15% | 42.5% |
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 rubber and plastic stabilizer preparations
India's exports to all countries under HS 3812.39, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3812.39 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 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 rubber and plastic stabilizer preparations from India?
10% to 16.5% on the 5 US tariff lines under HS 3812.39, 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 rubber and plastic stabilizer preparations?
3812.39, under heading 3812 (Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticizers for rubber or plastics, not elsewhere specified or included; antioxidizing preparations and other compound stabilizers for rubber or plastics). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export rubber and plastic stabilizer preparations?
Yes. India exported $126 million under HS 3812.39 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.