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Insulation Tape HSN Code 3919
PVC electrical insulation tape is classified under HSN heading 3919, which covers self-adhesive plates, sheets, film and tape of plastics. Rolls not exceeding 20 cm in width have a dedicated tariff item.
Insulation Tape HSN codes & GST rates
The 8-digit HSN codes under heading 3919 (self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.
| HSN code | Description | IGST | BCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39191000 | In rolls of width not exceeding 20 cm | 18% | 10% |
| 39199020 | Cellulose adhesive tape | 18% | 10% |
| 39199090 | Other | 18% | 15% |
FTA preferential rates: 8 partner agreement(s) listed for 39191000; best preferential rate 0% via Nepal; 2 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →
What is the HSN code for insulation tape?
The HSN code for insulation tape is 3919 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for insulation tape the most common is 39191000, which attracts 18% IGST.
HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.
How insulation tape is classified under HSN
The HSN classification for insulation tape narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.
- Chapter 392-digitPlastics and articles thereof
- 39194-digit headingSELF-ADHESIVE PLATES, SHEETS, FILM, FOIL, TAPE, STRIP AND OTHER FLAT SHAPES, OF PLASTICS, WHETHER OR NOT IN ROLLS
- 3919106-digit subheadingSELF-ADHESIVE PLATES, SHEETS, FILM, FOIL, TAPE, STRIP AND OTHER FLAT SHAPES, OF PLASTICS, WHETHER OR NOT IN ROLLS
- 391910008-digit tariff itemIn rolls of width not exceeding 20 cm
Section VII — PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF
GST on insulation tape
Insulation Tape (HSN 3919) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 39191000 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.
Customs duty on imported insulation tape
When insulation tape (HSN 39191000) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.
Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.
See the full duty breakdown for 39191000 →Conclusion
The HSN code for insulation tape is 3919 at the heading level, with 39191000 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.
Insulation Tape HSN Code — FAQs
HSN code 39191000 (Insulation Tape) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.
The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 39191000 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).
HSN code 39191000 covers Insulation Tape. It sits under Chapter 39 – Plastics and articles thereof, in Section VII – PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF.
The HSN code for Insulation Tape is 39191000, classified under Chapter 39 – Plastics and articles thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).
The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 39191000 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.
Self-adhesive PVC insulation tape in rolls up to 20 cm wide is 39191000. Cellulose adhesive tape is 39199020 and other self-adhesive plastic formats fall under 39199090.
No — plain PTFE thread-seal tape is non-adhesive and classified with PTFE film under heading 3920 (39209939). Heading 3919 requires the tape to be self-adhesive.
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