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HSN Code 39209212: Flexible, plain

HSN 3920 92 12 is flexible, plain, a tariff item of heading 3920 (other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated…). GST: 5% / 18%. Basic customs duty: 20%. Export policy: Free; RoDTEP 0.9% of FOB value.

Checked against the official files on 2 October 2026Heading 3920Chapter 39 · Plastics and articles thereof
GST rate5% / 18%

More than one entry reaches this code. The description of the goods decides the rate.

Notfn 9/2025-CT (Rate) · 2 entries
Basic customs duty20%

Standard rate, unit kg.. Set by the Finance Act 2025.

Customs Tariff · First Schedule · Ch. 39
Export policyFree

No export authorisation needed.

ITC(HS) 2022 · Schedule 2
RoDTEP0.9%

Of FOB value, exports from the domestic tariff area. AA, SEZ and EOU exports: 0.5%. Up to 31 December 2026.

Appendix 4R · w.e.f. 10 Oct 2024
Classification

Where HSN 3920 92 12 Sits

Use the eight-digit code on the bill of entry, the shipping bill and, where your turnover requires it, on the GST invoice. The first four digits are the heading; the last four narrow it to this line.

Chapter
39 · Plastics and articles thereof
Heading
3920 · Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
Group
Poly (amide fluoride) film
Tariff item
3920 92 12 · Flexible, plain
Unit
kg.
GST

GST Rate on HSN 3920 92 12

GST on goods is fixed by the entries of Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), in force from 22 September 2025 and amended up to 30 April 2026. The entries below are the ones that reach this code. Match the goods to the description in the entry before you invoice.

GST rateEntryCodes namedGoods covered by the entry
18%Schedule II, S. No. 1213920Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
5%Schedule I, S. No. 31939, 48Paper Sacks/Bags and bio-degradable bags (chapter-wide entry)
18%Schedule II, S. No. 639Any ChapterGoods which are not specified in Schedule I, III, IV, V, VI or VII (residual entry)

Goods that fall under no specific entry take the residual entry, unless they are exempt under the exemption notification issued with the rate notification.

Import

Customs Duty on HSN 3920 92 12

An import pays basic customs duty at the tariff rate, social welfare surcharge at 10% of that duty (unless exempted for the goods), and IGST at the GST rate on the value plus both duties.

Basic customs duty at
Social welfare surcharge, 10% of the duty
IGST at on value plus both
Total duty and tax
As a share of the value

Standard rates only: no exemption notification, anti-dumping or safeguard duty, or trade-agreement rate is applied, and the surcharge is taken at 10% although some goods are exempted from it. A registered importer takes credit of the IGST.

Export

Export Policy and RoDTEP for HSN 3920 92 12

Schedule 2 of ITC(HS) 2022 marks this tariff item Free. Appendix 4R gives RoDTEP at 0.9% of FOB value for exports from the domestic tariff area and 0.5% for Advance Authorisation, SEZ and EOU exports. The scheme continues up to 31 December 2026.

  1. Current RoDTEP schedule takes effectAppendix 4R and 4RE notified by Notification 32/2024-25.
  2. All rates and caps limited to 50%Notification 60/2025-26, with immediate effect.
  3. Full rates restoredNotification 66/2025-26 and its corrigendum: the rates of 22 February 2026 apply again from 23 March.
  4. Scheme continued to 30 September 2026Notification 74/2025-26, rates unchanged.
  5. Scheme continued to 31 December 2026Notification 41/2026-27: rates and caps as on 30 September 2026 continue.
Same heading

Other Codes Under HSN 3920

Tariff itemDescriptionBasic customs duty
3920 10 11Rigid, plainSheets of polyethylene20%
3920 10 12Flexible, plainSheets of polyethylene20%
3920 10 13Geomembrane, confirming to IS 16352Sheets of polyethylene20%
3920 10 19OtherSheets of polyethylene20%
3920 10 91Rigid, plainOther20%
3920 10 92Flexible, plainOther20%
3920 10 93Armour for ballistic protection20%
3920 10 99OtherOther20%
3920 20 10Rigid, plainOf polymers of propylene20%
3920 20 20Flexible, plainOf polymers of propylene20%
3920 20 90OtherOf polymers of propylene20%
3920 30 10Rigid, plainOf polymers of styrene20%
3920 30 20Flexible, plainOf polymers of styrene20%
3920 30 90OtherOf polymers of styrene20%
3920 43 00Containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticizers20%
3920 49 00Other20%
3920 51 11Rigid, plainSheets20%
3920 51 12Flexible, plainSheets20%
3920 51 19OtherSheets20%
3920 51 91Rigid, plainOther20%
3920 51 92Flexible, plainOther20%
3920 51 99OtherOther20%
3920 59 11Rigid, plainPolyacrylate sheets20%
3920 59 12Flexible, plainPolyacrylate sheets20%
3920 59 19OtherPolyacrylate sheets20%
3920 59 91Rigid, plainOther20%
3920 59 92Flexible, plainOther20%
3920 59 99OtherOther20%
3920 61 10Rigid, plainOf polycarbonates20%
3920 61 20Flexible, plainOf polycarbonates20%
3920 61 90OtherOf polycarbonates20%
3920 62 10Rigid, plainOf poly (ethylene terephthalate)20%
3920 62 20Flexible, plainOf poly (ethylene terephthalate)20%
3920 62 90OtherOf poly (ethylene terephthalate)20%
3920 63 10Rigid, plainOf unsaturated polyesters20%
3920 63 20Flexible, plainOf unsaturated polyesters20%
3920 63 90OtherOf unsaturated polyesters20%
3920 69 11Rigid, plainPackaging film20%
3920 69 12Flexible, plainPackaging film20%
3920 69 19OtherPackaging film20%
3920 69 21Rigid, plainSun and/or dust control film20%
3920 69 22Flexible, plainSun and/or dust control film20%
3920 69 29OtherSun and/or dust control film20%
3920 69 31Rigid, plainOther film20%
3920 69 32Flexible, plainOther film20%
3920 69 39OtherOther film20%
3920 69 91Rigid, plainOther20%
3920 69 92Flexible, plainOther20%
3920 69 99OtherOther20%
3920 71 11FilmCello phane transparent20%
3920 71 19OtherCello phane transparent20%
3920 71 21PlainSheets of cellulose nitrate and celluloid, whether or not plasticized20%
3920 71 29OtherSheets of cellulose nitrate and celluloid, whether or not plasticized20%
3920 71 91Rigid, plainOther20%
3920 71 92Flexible, plainOther20%
3920 71 99OtherOther20%
3920 73 11Rigid, plainSheet of cellulose acetate, non-plasticized20%
3920 73 12Flexible, plainSheet of cellulose acetate, non-plasticized20%
3920 73 19OtherSheet of cellulose acetate, non-plasticized20%
3920 73 21Rigid, plainSheets of cellulose acetate, plasticized20%
3920 73 22Flexible, plainSheets of cellulose acetate, plasticized20%
3920 73 29OtherSheets of cellulose acetate, plasticized20%
3920 73 91Rigid, plainOther20%
3920 73 92Flexible, plainOther20%
3920 73 99OtherOther20%
3920 79 11Rigid, plainSheets of cellulose nitrate and celluloid, whether or not plasticized20%
3920 79 12Flexible, plainSheets of cellulose nitrate and celluloid, whether or not plasticized20%
3920 79 19OtherSheets of cellulose nitrate and celluloid, whether or not plasticized20%
3920 79 91Rigid, plainOther20%
3920 79 92Flexible, plainOther20%
3920 79 99OtherOther20%
3920 91 10Rigid, plainOf poly (vinyl butyral)20%
3920 91 20Flexible, plainOf poly (vinyl butyral)20%
3920 91 90OtherOf poly (vinyl butyral)20%
3920 92 11Rigid, plainPoly (amide fluoride) film20%
3920 92 12Flexible, plainPoly (amide fluoride) film20%
3920 92 19OtherPoly (amide fluoride) film20%
3920 92 91Rigid, plainOther20%
3920 92 92Flexible, plainOther20%
3920 92 99OtherOther20%
3920 93 10Rigid, plainOf amino-resins20%
3920 93 20Flexible, plainOf amino-resins20%
3920 93 90OtherOf amino-resins20%
3920 94 10Rigid, plainOf phenolic resins20%
3920 94 20Flexible, plainOf phenolic resins20%
3920 94 90OtherOf phenolic resins20%
3920 99 11Rigid, plainPlates, sheets, film, foil and strip of poly(vinyl acetate)20%
3920 99 12Flexible, plainPlates, sheets, film, foil and strip of poly(vinyl acetate)20%
3920 99 19OtherPlates, sheets, film, foil and strip of poly(vinyl acetate)20%
3920 99 21Rigid, plainFilm, sheets, strip of vinyl plastics20%
3920 99 22Flexible, plainFilm, sheets, strip of vinyl plastics20%
3920 99 29OtherFilm, sheets, strip of vinyl plastics20%
3920 99 31Rigid, plainPlates, sheets, strip, film or foil of copolymers of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate20%
3920 99 32Flexible, plainPlates, sheets, strip, film or foil of copolymers of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate20%
3920 99 39OtherPlates, sheets, strip, film or foil of copolymers of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate20%
3920 99 41Rigid, plainSheet of poly (tetrafluoro-ethylene) (PTFE)20%
3920 99 42Flexible, plainSheet of poly (tetrafluoro-ethylene) (PTFE)20%
3920 99 49OtherSheet of poly (tetrafluoro-ethylene) (PTFE)20%
3920 99 51Rigid, plainRetro reflective sheeting20%
3920 99 52Flexible, plainRetro reflective sheeting20%
3920 99 59OtherRetro reflective sheeting20%
3920 99 60Clicking boards for leather machineryRetro reflective sheeting20%
3920 99 91Rigid, plainOther20%
3920 99 92Flexible, plainOther20%
3920 99 99OtherOther20%
Not shown on this page
  • The item-wise import policy (Free, Restricted or Prohibited) of ITC(HS) Schedule 1.
  • Exemption notifications, anti-dumping and safeguard duties, and preferential rates under trade agreements. The duty shown is the tariff rate.
  • The GST exemption notification. Goods exempt under it pay no GST even if a rate entry names the code.

Official documents behind this page

  1. Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), 17 September 2025GST rate Schedules I to VI, in force from 22 September 2025, as amended by Notification No. 19/2025-Central Tax (Rate) of 31 December 2025 (Schedule VII omitted from 1 February 2026) and No. 01/2026 of 30 April 2026.
  2. Customs Tariff, First ScheduleCBIC Customs Tariff as on 30 June 2024, with the First Schedule amendments of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024, the Finance Act, 2025 and the Finance Act, 2026 applied.
  3. ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2, Export PolicyDGFT: the export policy and policy condition of each tariff item.
  4. Appendix 4R and Appendix 4RE, RoDTEP ScheduleDGFT, with effect from 10 October 2024 (Notification No. 32/2024-25); the 2026 changes are in Notifications 60, 66 and 74 of 2025-26 and 41 of 2026-27.

Disclaimer: This guide is general information based on the law and notifications in force when it was last updated. It is not professional advice for your case — rates, thresholds and due dates change, so check the current position with the official source before you act on it.

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Questions, answered

Short, direct answers to the 4 questions readers ask most on this topic.

HSN 3920 92 12 is the tariff item for flexible, plain, under heading 3920 (Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated…) of Chapter 39.

The entries of Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) that reach this code give 5% / 18%. The rate depends on the description in the entry.

The basic customs duty in the Customs Tariff is 20%. Social welfare surcharge at 10% of the duty and IGST at the GST rate are added. An exemption notification or a trade agreement can reduce the duty actually payable.

Yes. Appendix 4R lists the code at 0.9% of FOB value. The scheme continues up to 31 December 2026.