HSN Code 39012000: Polyethylene, specific gravity

HSN Code 39012000 represents Polyethylene, specific gravity under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Polyethylene, specific gravity correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 39012000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Polyethylene, specific gravity.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 39012000

HSN Code 39012000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more

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 39012000 not include?

Polyethylene, specific gravity 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 39011020

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

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 39012000 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

₹1,209 Cr

−2.06% vs FY 2023-24

0.0328% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹9,712 Cr

−40.71% vs FY 2023-24

0.1598% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹8,503 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12597 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3901

FY 2024-25

25.79%

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

Import side: 31.41% of Sub-Chapter 3901’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3901

FY 2024-25

#2 of 10

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 10

At a glance

−15.78%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#442

National Export Rank

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

+184.91%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

25.79%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3901

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 39012000

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 Exp. Rank #91

Balance

−2,276.73

Exports

3,386.68 ₹ Cr

0.1482% share

— YoY

38.48% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

5,663.41 ₹ Cr

0.1580% share

— YoY

32.91% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #113

Balance

−1,180.73

Exports

2,900.67 ₹ Cr

0.1318% share

−14.35% YoY

43.71% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

4,081.40 ₹ Cr

0.1219% share

−27.93% YoY

26.83% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #152

Balance

−2,573.28

Exports

2,236.10 ₹ Cr

0.1040% share

−22.91% YoY

35.41% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

4,809.38 ₹ Cr

0.1651% share

+17.84% YoY

29.52% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #321

Balance

−4,802.71

Exports

1,516.50 ₹ Cr

0.0483% share

−32.18% YoY

26.58% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

6,319.21 ₹ Cr

0.1383% share

+31.39% YoY

26.19% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1034

Balance

−13,532.19

Exports

433.11 ₹ Cr

0.0120% share

−71.44% YoY

11.89% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

13,965.30 ₹ Cr

0.2429% share

+121.00% YoY

37.78% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #411

Balance

−15,145.74

Exports

1,233.98 ₹ Cr

0.0341% share

+184.91% YoY

28.84% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

16,379.72 ₹ Cr

0.2917% share

+17.29% YoY

43.78% of Sub-Ch. 3901

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #442

Balance

−8,503.26

Exports

1,208.62 ₹ Cr

0.0328% share

−2.06% YoY

25.79% of Sub-Ch. 3901

Imports

9,711.88 ₹ Cr

0.1598% share

−40.71% YoY

31.41% of Sub-Ch. 3901

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−15.78% /yr

Imports

9.41% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 39012000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −15.78% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 39012000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −15.78% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹3,386.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,208.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 39012000 Ranked #442 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39012000 ranks #442 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3901, it ranks #2 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #12597 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 39012000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39012000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 184.91% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹8,503.26 Crore in HSN Code 39012000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹9,711.88 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,208.62 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹8,503.26 Crore — ranking #12597 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 9.41% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Polyethylene, specific gravity

India's imports under HSN Code 39012000 have grown at 9.41% CAGR, reaching ₹9,711.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 39012000 Contributes 25.79% of Sub-Chapter 3901 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3901, HSN Code 39012000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 25.79% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 31.41% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 39012000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 39012000 ?

It includes Polyethylene, specific gravity

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Polyethylene, specific gravity?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Polyethylene, specific gravity is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Polyethylene, specific gravity?

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.

How much GST applies to Polyethylene, specific gravity?

Under HSN 39012000, Polyethylene, specific gravity attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Polyethylene, specific gravity?

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

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.