What HS code 3901.20 covers
HS code 3901.20 classifies ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more. It is a subheading of heading 3901 (Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms), in chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), section VII of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 3901.20
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 3901
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 3901.20.
- 3901.10 Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
- 3901.30 Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers
- 3901.40 Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
- 3901.90 Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901
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A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 3901.20 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.