What types of products fall under HS-4 3901?

HS-4 3901 covers various ethylene polymers in primary forms, including polyethylene and copolymers.

How do I know which HS-6 subheading to use?

Check the specific gravity of your polyethylene; use 390110 for less than 0.94 and 390120 for 0.94 or more.

What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 390190?

n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' used for ethylene polymers that don't fit other specific categories.

Can I use HS-4 3901 for recycled polyethylene?

No, HS-4 3901 is for primary forms only; recycled materials require a different classification.

Are there any specific import regulations for ethylene polymers?

Yes, check local regulations as they may vary; some polymers might require additional documentation or compliance.

HS-4 · Heading

3901 — Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms

Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 3901 when importing or exporting polymers of ethylene in primary forms, such as polyethylene sheets or granules. For example, if you have a shipment of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) pellets, this code applies.

Choosing the correct subheading under HS-4 3901 can be tricky. If your product is polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than 0.94, you should use HS-6 390110. In contrast, for polyethylene with a specific gravity of 0.94 or more, opt for HS-6 390120.

If your ethylene polymer is an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, you will need to classify it under HS-6 390130. For other ethylene polymers that don't fit the previous categories, use HS-6 390190 for 'not elsewhere classified' items.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 3901 · ethylene polymers · polyethylene classification · primary forms of polymers · specific gravity polyethylene · ethylene-vinyl acetate · polymer import codes · HS-6 subheadings · plastic resin import · customs classification for plastics

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) granules
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) sheets
Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer films
Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers for automotive applications
Polyethylene packaging materials
Specialty ethylene polymers for medical devices

Common questions

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What is HS-4 3901 used for?
How to classify polyethylene for import?
What are the subheadings under HS-4 3901?
How to determine specific gravity for polyethylene?
What is the difference between HS-6 390110 and 390120?
What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 390190?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 3901?: HS-4 3901 covers various ethylene polymers in primary forms, including polyethylene and copolymers.
How do I know which HS-6 subheading to use?: Check the specific gravity of your polyethylene; use 390110 for less than 0.94 and 390120 for 0.94 or more.
What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 390190?: n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' used for ethylene polymers that don't fit other specific categories.
Can I use HS-4 3901 for recycled polyethylene?: No, HS-4 3901 is for primary forms only; recycled materials require a different classification.
Are there any specific import regulations for ethylene polymers?: Yes, check local regulations as they may vary; some polymers might require additional documentation or compliance.

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