Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms
In plain English
This heading covers ethylene polymers that are in primary forms. The goods are divided based on their specific gravity, with some polyethylene types having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 and others having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more. Other categories include ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers and ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers with a specific gravity of less than 0.94. Any ethylene polymers in primary forms not listed in the other categories fall into the remaining group.
6-digit subheadings (5)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers
Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901
Chapter 39 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Composite articles (e.g., plastic with textile lining) — classify by the material giving essential character. Silicone products are often misclassified here but belong in Chapter 39.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 39
- 3902 — Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms
- 3903 — Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
- 3904 — Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary…
- 3905 — Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; …
- 3906 — Acrylic polymers in primary forms
- 3907 — Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; po…
- 3908 — Polyamides in primary forms
- 3909 — Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms
- 3910 — Silicones in primary forms
- 3911 — Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides…
- 3912 — Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary…
- 3913 — Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.…
- 3914 — Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in prim…
- 3915 — Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics
- 3916 — Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods,…
- 3917 — Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbo…
- 3918 — Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; …
- 3919 — Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat s…
- 3920 — Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); no…
- 3921 — Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39
- 3922 — Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavato…
- 3923 — Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lid…
- 3924 — Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toile…
- 3925 — Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included
- 3926 — Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 39…