Sustainable/compostable packaging manufacturers and 3D printing filament producers are growing buyers of PLA given increasing demand for biodegradable plastic alternatives.
HSN code 39077000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
HSN 39077000 covers poly(lactic acid) (PLA), a biodegradable, plant-derived bioplastic used in compostable packaging and 3D printing filament.
Ships as pellets in bulk; buyers increasingly seek PLA given single-use plastic bans and sustainability mandates, though it requires industrial composting conditions rather than being fully home-compostable.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 3907)
- 3907polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary formsFree
- 39071000PolyacetalsFree
- 39072100Import of pre-blended polyol containing Group VI substances, including Other polyethers: - - HCFC141b, is not permittedFree
- 390729Other polyethers: - - OtherFree
- 39072910Import of pre-blended polyol containing Group VI substances, including Other polyethers: - - - Poly(ether HCFC141b, is not permittedFree
- 39072990Import of pre-blended polyol containing Group VI substances, including HCFC141b, is not permittedFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 39077000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
PLA bioplastic (39077000) benefits from growing single-use plastic bans and sustainability mandates - note it requires industrial composting conditions, not simple home composting.
HSN 39077000 falls under Chapter 39 and Heading 3907 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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