Self-adhesive plastic sheets from India

India exported $151 million of self-adhesive plastic sheets (HS 3919.90) in FY2025-26, down 6.2% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 15.8% to 16.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 43.3% to 44% for goods from China.

US duty from India
15.8%China 43.3%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$151MDown 6.2% on last year
HS code
3919.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 15.8%
China 43.3%

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

All 2 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
3919.90.10.00 Other: Having a light-reflecting surface produced in whole or in part by glass grains (ballotini) 6.5% 16.5% 44%
3919.90.50 Other: Other 5.8% 15.8% 43.3%

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 self-adhesive plastic sheets

FY2022-23 $107 million
FY2023-24 $139 million
FY2024-25 $161 million
FY2025-26 $151 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 3919.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3919.90 is 6.3%, 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 1.3% 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 self-adhesive plastic sheets from India?

15.8% to 16.5% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 3919.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 43.3% to 44%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic sheets?

3919.90, under heading 3919 (Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export self-adhesive plastic sheets?

Yes. India exported $151 million under HS 3919.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.