HSN Code 39011020: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

HSN Code 39011020 represents Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 39011020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 39011020

HSN Code 39011020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 : Low density polyethylene (LDPE)

Chapter

39 - Plastics and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

3901 - Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 39011020 not include?

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 39011010

Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 : Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)

HSN Code 39014010

Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94: Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), in which ethylene monomer unit contributes less than 95 % by weight of the total polymer content

HSN Code 39014090

Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94: Other

HSN Code 39019010

Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms - other: linear medium density polyethylene (lmdpe)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 39011020 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹279 Cr

+57.85% vs FY 2023-24

0.0076% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹3,370 Cr

+16.48% vs FY 2023-24

0.0555% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹3,091 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12493 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3901

FY 2024-25

5.95%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3901’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 10.90% of Sub-Chapter 3901’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3901

FY 2024-25

#6 of 10

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3901

Import-side rank: #5 of 10

At a glance

#1511

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+57.85%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

5.95%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3901

Share of Sub-Chapter 3901 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 39011020

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2019-20

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #507

Balance

−742.99

Exports

698.52 ₹ Cr

0.0325% share

— YoY

11.06% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

1,441.51 ₹ Cr

0.0495% share

— YoY

8.85% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #877

Balance

−2,251.17

Exports

493.31 ₹ Cr

0.0157% share

−29.38% YoY

8.65% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

2,744.48 ₹ Cr

0.0600% share

+90.39% YoY

11.37% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #916

Balance

−1,855.01

Exports

510.86 ₹ Cr

0.0141% share

+3.56% YoY

14.02% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

2,365.87 ₹ Cr

0.0412% share

−13.80% YoY

6.40% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1919

Balance

−2,716.57

Exports

176.61 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

−65.43% YoY

4.13% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

2,893.18 ₹ Cr

0.0515% share

+22.29% YoY

7.73% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1511

Balance

−3,091.34

Exports

278.77 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

+57.85% YoY

5.95% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

3,370.11 ₹ Cr

0.0555% share

+16.48% YoY

10.90% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Sub-Chapter 3901 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹4,686.97 Cr

Import

₹30,923.96 Cr

Trade Balance

−26,236.99

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 39011020 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 39011020

India exported ₹278.77 Crore worth of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

HSN Code 39011020 Ranked #1511 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39011020 ranks #1511 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3901, it ranks #6 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #12493 of 12657.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 39011020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39011020 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 57.85% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹3,091.34 Crore in HSN Code 39011020 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3,370.11 Cr exceeded exports of ₹278.77 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3,091.34 Crore — ranking #12493 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 39011020 Contributes 5.95% of Sub-Chapter 3901 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3901, HSN Code 39011020 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 5.95% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.90% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 39011020 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 39011020 ?

It includes Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

How should mixed supplies be billed when Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

Any common misclassification issue with Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How much GST applies to Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)?

Under HSN 39011020, Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.