HSN Codes · Chapter 39: Plastics and Articles Thereof

HSN Code 3901

Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms

Typical GST rate

18%

9% CGST + 9% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 3901

The first two digits (39) place this code in chapter 39 — Plastics and Articles Thereof. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Polymers, plastic sheets, pipes, packaging, and household plastic articles — one of the busiest chapters for traders and manufacturers, mostly at 18%.

More specific codes under 3901

  • 390110 — Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
  • 39011010 — Linear low density polyethylene (lldpe), in which ethylene monomer unit contributes 95 % or more by weight of the total polymer content
  • 39011020 — Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 — low density polyethylene (LDPE)
  • 39011090 — Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 — other
  • 390120 — Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
  • 39012000 — Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
  • 390130 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — polymers of ethylene, in primary forms — ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers
  • 39013000 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — polymers of ethylene, in primary forms — ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers — ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers
  • 390140 — Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
  • 39014010 — Linear low density polyethylene (lldpe), in which ethylene monomer unit contributes less than 95 % by weight of the total polymer content

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 3901 typically attract 18% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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