3908 HSN Code: Primary forms polyamides

HSN Sub Chapter 3908 represents Primary forms polyamides under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Primary forms polyamides correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 3908, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Primary forms polyamides.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 3908

GST Rate for Primary forms polyamides under HSN Code 3908. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

39

HSN Code

3908

HSN Description

Polyamides in primary forms

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 3908

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Primary forms polyamides.

Tariff HSN

39081010

Description

Polyamides in primary forms - polyamide - 6, - 11, - 12, - 6, 6, - 6, 9, - 6, 10 or - 6,12:nylon moulding powder

Tariff HSN

39081011

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -6 (Nylon-6): Flake (chip)

Tariff HSN

39081019

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -6 (Nylon-6): Other primary form

Tariff HSN

39081021

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -11 (Nylon-11): Flake (chip)

Tariff HSN

39081029

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -11 (Nylon-11): Other primary form

Tariff HSN

39081031

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -12 (Nylon-12): Flake (chip)

Tariff HSN

39081039

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -12 (Nylon-12): Other primary form

Tariff HSN

39081041

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -6,6 (Nylon-6,6): Flake (chip)

Tariff HSN

39081049

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -6,6 (Nylon-6,6): Other primary form

Tariff HSN

39081051

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -6,9 (Nylon-6,9): Flake (chip)

Tariff HSN

39081059

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -6,9 (Nylon-6,9): Other primary form

Tariff HSN

39081061

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -6,10 (Nylon-6,10): Flake (chip)

Tariff HSN

39081069

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -6,10 (Nylon-6,10): Other primary form

Tariff HSN

39081071

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -6,12 (Nylon-6,12): Flake (chip)

Tariff HSN

39081079

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Polyamide -6,12 (Nylon-6,12): Other primary form

Tariff HSN

39081090

Description

Polyamides in primary forms - polyamide - 6, - 11, - 12, - 6, 6, - 6, 9, - 6, 10 or - 6,12:other

Tariff HSN

39089000

Description

Polyamide -6, -11,-12, -6, 6, -6, 9, -6, 10 or-6,12: Other

Tariff HSN

39089010

Description

Polyamides in primary forms - other : nylon moulding powder

Tariff HSN

39089020

Description

Polyamides in primary forms - other : nylon in other primary forms

Tariff HSN

39089090

Description

Polyamides in primary forms - other : other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 3908 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

₹617 Cr

+9.14% vs FY 2023-24

0.0167% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹7,042 Cr

+17.93% vs FY 2023-24

0.1155% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹6,425 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #1132 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 39

FY 2024-25

0.89%

Share of Chapter 39’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 3.77% of Chapter 39’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 39

FY 2024-25

#21 of 26

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 39

Import-side rank: #8 of 26

At a glance

7.96%

Export CAGR

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

#489

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+80.84%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.89%

Contribution to Ch. 39

Share of Chapter 39 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 3908

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 #467

Balance

−3,913.03

Exports

389.65 ₹ Cr

0.0170% share

— YoY

0.69% of Ch. 39

Imports

4,302.68 ₹ Cr

0.1198% share

— YoY

4.04% of Ch. 39

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #451

Balance

−3,043.54

Exports

408.55 ₹ Cr

0.0185% share

+4.85% YoY

0.83% of Ch. 39

Imports

3,452.09 ₹ Cr

0.1029% share

−19.77% YoY

3.43% of Ch. 39

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #508

Balance

−2,710.57

Exports

321.99 ₹ Cr

0.0150% share

−21.19% YoY

0.63% of Ch. 39

Imports

3,032.56 ₹ Cr

0.1041% share

−12.15% YoY

3.08% of Ch. 39

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #446

Balance

−4,879.00

Exports

582.28 ₹ Cr

0.0186% share

+80.84% YoY

0.86% of Ch. 39

Imports

5,461.28 ₹ Cr

0.1195% share

+80.09% YoY

3.66% of Ch. 39

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #472

Balance

−5,657.31

Exports

585.38 ₹ Cr

0.0162% share

+0.53% YoY

0.95% of Ch. 39

Imports

6,242.69 ₹ Cr

0.1086% share

+14.31% YoY

3.36% of Ch. 39

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #493

Balance

−5,406.09

Exports

565.20 ₹ Cr

0.0156% share

−3.45% YoY

0.92% of Ch. 39

Imports

5,971.29 ₹ Cr

0.1063% share

−4.35% YoY

3.30% of Ch. 39

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #489

Balance

−6,424.95

Exports

616.86 ₹ Cr

0.0167% share

+9.14% YoY

0.89% of Ch. 39

Imports

7,041.81 ₹ Cr

0.1155% share

+17.93% YoY

3.77% of Ch. 39

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

7.96% /yr

Imports

8.56% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 39 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹69,000.07 Cr

Import

₹1,86,903.34 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,17,903.27

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3908 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 7.96% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3908 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.96% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹389.65 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹616.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3908 Ranked #489 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3908 ranks #489 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 39, it ranks #21 of 26. By trade surplus, it ranks #1132 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3908 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3908 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 80.84% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹6,424.95 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3908 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹7,041.81 Cr exceeded exports of ₹616.86 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6,424.95 Crore — ranking #1132 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 8.56% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Primary forms polyamides

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3908 have grown at 8.56% CAGR, reaching ₹7,041.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 3908 Contributes 0.89% of Chapter 39 Exports — Ranked #21

Among the 26 subchapters under Chapter 39, HSN Sub-Chapter 3908 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.89% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.77% share (rank #8).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 3908 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 3908

It includes Primary forms polyamides

How should I document Primary forms polyamides sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Primary forms polyamides to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

Do spares or accessories of Primary forms polyamides follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Primary forms polyamides?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

Any special steps when selling Primary forms polyamides through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

How are warranty replacements of Primary forms polyamides handled?

If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.

What should my invoice and records include for Primary forms polyamides?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

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.

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