HS Chapter 39 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29
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.
| Country | Avg. MFN Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 14.0% | |
| Mexico | 10.0% | |
| Thailand | 8.7% | |
| India | 7.5% | |
| China | 6.5% | |
| United States | 5.4% | |
| Australia | 5.0% | |
| UAE | 5.0% | |
| France | 4.1% | |
| United Kingdom | 4.1% | |
| Germany | 4.1% | |
| South Africa | 0.0% |
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 Code | Description | IN | GB | US | CN | DE | BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390110 | 10% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 14.0% |
| 390120 | 10% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 14.0% |
| 390130 | 10% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 14.0% |
| 390140 | 14% | - | 0.0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 14.0% |
These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 39 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.
| HS Code | Route | Agreement | Rate | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390110 | Brazil → Argentina | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 14.0% | |
| 390110 | Chile → Argentina | MERCOSUR-CL | Save 14.0% | |
| 390110 | Uruguay → Argentina | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 14.0% | |
| 390110 | Argentina → Brazil | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 14.0% | |
| 390110 | Chile → Brazil | MERCOSUR-CL | Save 14.0% | |
| 390110 | Uruguay → Brazil | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 14.0% | |
| 390110 | Brazil → Argentina | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 14.0% | |
| 390110 | Chile → Argentina | MERCOSUR-CL | Save 14.0% | |
| 390110 | Uruguay → Argentina | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 14.0% | |
| 390110 | Argentina → Brazil | MERCOSUR-INT | Save 14.0% |
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.
| Country | Tax Type | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | VAT | 5% |
| Australia | GST | 10% |
| Brazil | IPI | 5% |
| China | VAT | 13% |
| United Kingdom | VAT | 20% |
| India | GST | 18% |
| Mexico | VAT | 16% |
| Thailand | VAT | 7% |
| South Africa | VAT | 15% |
Active trade remedy measures on Chapter 39 products. These duties apply in addition to MFN rates and cannot be avoided through FTA preferences.
| HS Code | Measure | Route | Duty | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39073010 | Anti Dumping | None → India | 0.0% | Investigation |
| 39206200 | Anti Dumping | None → India | 0.0% | Investigation |
| 39211900 | Anti Dumping | None → India | 0.0% | Definitive |
| 39011010 | Anti Dumping | None → South Africa | 0.0% | Definitive |
Enter your HS code, origin country, and CIF value. Get duty + VAT + anti-dumping + documents in seconds.
Calculate free →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.