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# HSN Code 39161010: Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene

- [Section 07: Guide to HSN Section 07](https://busy.in/hsn/section-07/)
- [Chapter 39: Plastics and Articles Thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-39/)
- [Sub-chapter 3916: Plastic monofilament products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3916/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 39161010 ?

It includes Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene

### Any common misclassification issue with Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene?

Under HSN 39161010, Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 39161010 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (+213.24% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (+34.21% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4680 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3916: 0.99% of its exports; import side 0.30%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3916: #9 of 24 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -31.11% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6815 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +213.24% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3916: 0.99% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 39161010

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

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3916 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3916 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 39.86 | 0.0017% | — | 10.35% | 5.13 | 0.0001% | — | 1.16% | +34.73 | #3200 |
| FY 2019-20 | 11.95 | 0.0005% | −70.02% | 4.33% | 4.81 | 0.0001% | −6.24% | 1.11% | +7.14 | #4772 |
| FY 2020-21 | 10.09 | 0.0005% | −15.56% | 3.84% | 1.69 | 0.0001% | −64.86% | 0.44% | +8.40 | #5068 |
| FY 2021-22 | 10.22 | 0.0003% | +1.29% | 2.27% | 3.29 | 0.0001% | +94.67% | 0.51% | +6.93 | #5452 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.33 | 0.0001% | −47.85% | 1.19% | 2.09 | 0.0000% | −36.47% | 0.25% | +3.24 | #6393 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.36 | 0.0000% | −74.48% | 0.36% | 2.66 | 0.0000% | +27.27% | 0.26% | −1.30 | #7950 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.26 | 0.0001% | +213.24% | 0.99% | 3.57 | 0.0001% | +34.21% | 0.30% | +0.69 | #6815 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -31.11%/yr, imports -5.86%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 39161010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -31.11% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 39161010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -31.11% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹39.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39161010 ranked #6815 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39161010 ranks #6815 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3916, it ranks #9 of 24. By trade surplus, it ranks #4680 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 39161010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39161010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 213.24% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.69 Crore in HSN Code 39161010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4.26 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3.57 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.69 Crore — ranking #4680 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -5.86% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene

India's imports under HSN Code 39161010 have grown at -5.86% CAGR, reaching ₹3.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39161010 contributes 0.99% of Sub-Chapter 3916 exports — ranked #9

Among the 24 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3916, HSN Code 39161010 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.99% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.30% share (rank #10).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3916

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 39169090: Other Polymerisation & Copolymerisation Products of Plastics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39169090/) | ₹137 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 39169028: Acrylic polymers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39169028/) | ₹132 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 39162099: Of polymers of vinyl chloride: Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39162099/) | ₹75 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 39161090: Of Polymers Of Ethylene\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39161090/) | ₹39 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 39162019: Other Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Copolymer Plastics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39162019/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 39169024: Polyamide Plastic Rods/Profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39169024/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 39169027: Polypropylene Plastic Rods/Profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39169027/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 39169010: Of Other Plastics \| Canes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39169010/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #9 | HSN Code 39161010: Of polymers of ethylene: Rods of polyethylene (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 39169060: Of Other Plastics \| Of Vulcanized Fibre](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39169060/) | ₹1 Cr |