HSN Codes · Chapter 39: Plastics and Articles Thereof

HSN Code 3915

Plastics and Articles Thereof — waste, parings and scrap, of plastics

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 3915

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 3915

  • 391510 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — waste, parings and scrap, of plastics — of polymers of ethylene
  • 39151000 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — waste, parings and scrap, of plastics — of polymers of ethylene — of polymers of ethylene
  • 391520 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — waste, parings and scrap, of plastics — of polymers of styrene
  • 39152000 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — waste, parings and scrap, of plastics — of polymers of styrene — of polymers of styrene
  • 391530 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — waste, parings and scrap, of plastics — of polymers of vinyl chloride
  • 39153010 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — waste, parings and scrap, of plastics — of polymers of vinyl chloride — of copolymers of vinyl chloride
  • 39153090 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — waste, parings and scrap, of plastics — of polymers of vinyl chloride — other
  • 391590 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — waste, parings and scrap, of plastics — of other plastics
  • 39159010 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — waste, parings and scrap, of plastics — of other plastics — of polypropylene
  • 39159021 — Plastics and Articles Thereof — waste, parings and scrap, of plastics — of other plastics — of copolymers of vinyl acetate

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 3915 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
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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