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# HSN Code 39173920: Plastics: Addition Polymer Tubes, Pipes & Hoses

- [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 3917: Plastic tubes & fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3917/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other tubes, pipes and hoses : Other: Of addition polymerisation products | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 39173920 ?

It includes Plastics: Addition Polymer Tubes, Pipes & Hoses

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Plastics: Addition Polymer Tubes, Pipes & Hoses?

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 Plastics: Addition Polymer Tubes, Pipes & Hoses is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Plastics: Addition Polymer Tubes, Pipes & Hoses; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Plastics: Addition Polymer Tubes, Pipes & Hoses?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Plastics: Addition Polymer Tubes, Pipes & Hoses?

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 Plastics: Addition Polymer Tubes, Pipes & Hoses?

Under HSN 39173920, Plastics: Addition Polymer Tubes, Pipes & Hoses attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 39173920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹16 Cr (+592.92% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹5 Cr (+70.78% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹10 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3291 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3917: 0.55% of its exports; import side 0.19%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3917: #13 of 22 by export value; import-side #15

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 122.23% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5199 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,669.23% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3917: 0.55% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 39173920

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. 3917 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3917 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | −0.25 | #9066 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.30 | 0.0001% | +1,669.23% | 0.18% | 1.11 | 0.0000% | +192.11% | 0.08% | +1.19 | #6784 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −89.57% | 0.02% | 7.53 | 0.0003% | +578.38% | 0.55% | −7.29 | #8755 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +208.33% | 0.03% | 2.06 | 0.0000% | −72.64% | 0.11% | −1.32 | #8260 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.54% | 0.02% | 1.66 | 0.0000% | −19.42% | 0.08% | −1.22 | #8780 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.26 | 0.0001% | +413.64% | 0.09% | 3.08 | 0.0001% | +85.54% | 0.13% | −0.82 | #7450 |
| FY 2024-25 | 15.66 | 0.0004% | +592.92% | 0.55% | 5.26 | 0.0001% | +70.78% | 0.19% | +10.40 | #5199 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 122.23%/yr, imports 54.95%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 39173920 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 122.23% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 39173920 have grown at a compound annual rate of 122.23% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹15.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39173920 ranked #5199 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 39173920 ranks #5199 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3917, it ranks #13 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #3291 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 39173920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 39173920 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 1,669.23% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹10.40 Crore in HSN Code 39173920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹15.66 Cr exceeded imports of ₹5.26 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹10.40 Crore — ranking #3291 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 54.95% CAGR signals rising demand for Plastics: Addition Polymer Tubes, Pipes & Hoses

India's imports under HSN Code 39173920 have grown at 54.95% CAGR, reaching ₹5.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 39173920 contributes 0.55% of Sub-Chapter 3917 exports — ranked #13

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3917, HSN Code 39173920 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 0.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.19% share (rank #15).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3917

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 39172390: Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid: Of polymers of vinyl chloride: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39172390/) | ₹609 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 39174000: Fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39174000/) | ₹568 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 39173100: Polycarbonates and Other Polymers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39173100/) | ₹468 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 39173990: Other tubes, pipes and hoses : Other: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39173990/) | ₹379 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 39172990: Rigid plastic pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39172990/) | ₹221 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 39172110: Rigid Polyethylene Tubes, Pipes and Hoses: Plastics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39172110/) | ₹141 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 39172310: Rigid Tubes & Pipes of Vinyl Chloride Polymers: Seamless Tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39172310/) | ₹94 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 39172190: Rigid pipes: Polymers of ethylene](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39172190/) | ₹93 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 39173300: Condensation/Rearrangement Polymerization Product Tubes/Pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39173300/) | ₹78 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 39173910: Flexible Unsaturated Polyester Sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-39173910/) | ₹70 Cr |
| #13 | HSN Code 39173920: Plastics: Addition Polymer Tubes, Pipes & Hoses (this hsn code) | ₹16 Cr |