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Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof

HS Chapter 39 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Plastics and articles thereof (HS Chapter 39). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇧🇷 Brazil14.0%
🇲🇽 Mexico10.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand8.7%
🇮🇳 India7.5%
🇨🇳 China6.5%
🇺🇸 United States5.4%
🇦🇺 Australia5.0%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇫🇷 France4.1%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4.1%
🇩🇪 Germany4.1%
🇿🇦 South Africa0.0%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 39. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescription🇮🇳 IN🇬🇧 GB🇺🇸 US🇨🇳 CN🇩🇪 DE🇧🇷 BR
39011010%7.5%6.0%6.5%6.5%6.0%14.0%
39012010%7.5%6.0%6.5%6.5%6.0%14.0%
39013010%7.5%6.0%5.3%6.5%6.0%14.0%
39014014%0.0%6.5%6.5%0.0%14.0%

FTA Preferential Rates — Plastics and articles thereof

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 39 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
390110Brazil → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
390110Chile → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-CL14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
390110Uruguay → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
390110Argentina → BrazilMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
390110Chile → BrazilMERCOSUR-CL14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
390110Uruguay → BrazilMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
390110Brazil → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
390110Chile → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-CL14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
390110Uruguay → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
390110Argentina → BrazilMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%

VAT / GST on Plastics and articles thereof

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇦🇺 AustraliaGST10%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI5%
🇨🇳 ChinaVAT13%
🇬🇧 United KingdomVAT20%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

Trade Remedies — Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duties

Active trade remedy measures on Chapter 39 products. These duties apply in addition to MFN rates and cannot be avoided through FTA preferences.

HS CodeMeasureRouteDutyStatus
39073010Anti DumpingNone → India0.0%Investigation
39206200Anti DumpingNone → India0.0%Investigation
39211900Anti DumpingNone → India0.0%Definitive
39011010Anti DumpingNone → South Africa0.0%Definitive

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.