Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics
HS heading 39.16 covers Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics. Within Chapter 39 it splits into 3 six-digit subheadings spanning ethylene polymers to plastics, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $48.8M
- Share of Chapter 39
- 0.6%
- Rank in its chapter
- #23 of 26
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 39.16 covers Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics. At the six-digit line it separates ethylene polymers, vinyl chloride polymers and plastics — each a distinct duty line shown below. India exports polymers, films, packaging and engineering components from a large and growing petrochemical base. India exported $48.8M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 0.6% of all Chapter 39 exports, ranking #23 of 26 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
39.16 is the four-digit HS heading for monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimensio. 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 39.16
The Harmonised System breaks Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics into these 3 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Ethylene polymers; monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked
Vinyl chloride polymers; monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked
Plastics; monofilament, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3916, cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked
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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