What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 39209939?

HSN code 39209939 (Teflon Tape) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 39209939?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 39209939 is 20%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 39209939 cover?

HSN code 39209939 covers Teflon Tape. It sits under Chapter 39 – Plastics and articles thereof, in Section VII – PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 39209939?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 39209939 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

Is teflon tape the same HSN code as electrical insulation tape?

No. Standard PVC electrical insulation tape is self-adhesive and falls under heading 3919 (39191000), whereas plain PTFE thread-seal tape is non-adhesive and classified under 3920.

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Teflon Tape HSN Code 3920

18% IGSTSchedule II

Teflon (PTFE) thread-seal tape is classified under chapter 39 as plastic film: non-adhesive PTFE tape falls under heading 3920, while self-adhesive plastic tapes in rolls fall under heading 3919.

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Heading

3920

Primary code

39209939

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

20%

Teflon Tape HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN codes under heading 3920 (other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
39209939	Other ---- Sheet of poly (tetrafluoro-ethylene) (PTFE):	18%	20%
39191000	In rolls of width not exceeding 20 cm	18%	10%
39199090	Other	18%	15%

FTA preferential rates: 3 partner agreement(s) listed for 39209939; best preferential rate 0% via Nepal; 2 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for teflon tape?

The HSN code for teflon tape is 3920 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for teflon tape the most common is 39209939, 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 teflon tape is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for teflon 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
39204-digit headingOTHER PLATES, SHEETS, FILM, FOIL AND STRIP, OF PLASTICS, NON-CELLULAR AND NOT REINFORCED, LAMINATED, SUPPORTED OR SIMILARLY COMBINED WITH OTHER MATERIALS
3920996-digit subheadingOf other plastics : ---- Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of poly(vinyl acetate) :
392099398-digit tariff itemOther ---- Sheet of poly (tetrafluoro-ethylene) (PTFE):

Section VII — PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF

Browse all of Chapter 39 Heading 3920 overview

GST on teflon tape

Teflon Tape (HSN 3920) 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 39209939 — 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 teflon tape

When teflon tape (HSN 39209939) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%, AIDC 20%, 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: ₹49.152. 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 39209939 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for teflon tape is 3920 at the heading level, with 39209939 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.