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AIPMA AT WORK

The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA)
AIPMA House, A-52, Street No 1, MIDC, Marol, Andheri(E)

Mumbai - 400093
The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA)
AIPMA House, A-52, Street No 1, MIDC, Marol, Andheri(E)
Budget Recommendations from AIPMA for FY 2026 – 27
Mumbai - 400093
Budget Recommendations from AIPMA for FY 2026 – 27

S.No Recommendations Remark
India imported goods worth 40,000 cr. under the mentioned HS Codes.
Also, a study by AIPMA and subsequent industry discussion in various
CHANGE IN TARIFF RATES: conferences reveals that despite India's plastics industry capabilities,
significant imports persist. To bolster domestic production and align with
a.) The Import duty of plastic finished "Make In India" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives,
goods which are imported under HS
Codes from 3916 - 3926 must be AIPMA propose to Govt of India:
increased to 20%. To increase import duty of plastic finished goods to 20%. This will
stimulate local manufacturing, foster economic growth, create
employment opportunities and self-reliance.
a.) Indian’s Exports of plastic goods under HS Code 3916 - 3926 have
shown a declining trend and the major issue is high prices of Indian goods
in the international market especially compared to China.

b.) The impact of high tariff rates on raw materials also makes the cost
b.) The Import duty of Plastic raw of finished goods higher in the domestic market and leads to imports of
material which are imported under HS
Codes from 3901 - 3915 shall be several products that the Indian plastic processing industry does not
produce because of price in-competitiveness and low margins. This will
decreased to 5%
affect the growth of the sector.

1. AIPMA propose to Govt of India:
The import duty of plastic raw materials which are imported under HS
Codes from 3901-3915 shall be decreased to 5%.
The MSMEs in the plastics sector operate on tight margins and are often
constrained by limited financial resources. The imposition of duties on
raw materials and machinery will directly increase their production
costs. Given that these duties often come in the form of Anti-Dumping
Duties or Countervailing Duties, these costs will become a significant
burden for MSME’s in the plastics sector. Imposition of duties will not be
public interest.

c.) Not to impose Anti-Dumping Duty
on Polymers and Plastic Processing Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duties or Countervailing Duties on Polymers
and Plastic Processing Machines and other similar products affect export
Machines and other similar products.
competitiveness of Plastic Finished Products. We need high quality
Polymers and Plastic Processing Machines at best prices so that India can
boost its plastic finished products exports.

AIPMA propose to Govt of India :
There should not be Anti-Dumping duty on Polymers and Plastic
Processing Machines and other similar products.

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