Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms
HS heading 39.12 covers Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms. Within Chapter 39 it splits into 6 six-digit subheadings spanning cellulose acetates to cellulose and its chemical derivatives, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $164.8M
- Share of Chapter 39
- 2.1%
- Rank in its chapter
- #14 of 26
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 39.12 covers Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms. At the six-digit line it separates cellulose acetates, cellulose nitrates (including collodions) and cellulose ethers, among others — each a distinct duty line shown below. India exports polymers, films, packaging and engineering components from a large and growing petrochemical base. India exported $164.8M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 2.1% of all Chapter 39 exports, ranking #14 of 26 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
39.12 is the four-digit HS heading for cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many plastics & rubber lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 39.12
The Harmonised System breaks Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms into these 6 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary forms
Cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary forms
Cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary forms
Cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms
Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms
Cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms
Top destinations for Chapter 39 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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