Subheading · Section VII
3901.20: Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more
- 6%UK
- 0%–6.5%EU
- 50%Türkiye
- 6.5%USA
- US$29.8bnWorld trade in 2024
3901.20 is a six-digit subheading of heading 3901, polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, chapter 39.
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 3901.20 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 3901.20 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 3.3%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 3901.20 covers 4 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 3901.20 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.
World trade in these goods reached US$29.8bn in 2024, down 0.3% on 2023.
The United States was the largest exporter with 17% of the total, ahead of Saudi Arabia.
China imported the most (US$5.5bn).
The United Kingdom ranked 37th among 138 exporters with US$92.8m; its largest buyer was Belgium.
The United Kingdom imported US$676.5m, most of it from Belgium.
Duty rates compared
The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.
UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 3901 20 00 00 Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
- 3901 20 10 00 Polyethylene in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, of a specific gravity of 0.958 or more at 23 °c, containing:<br>- 50 mg/kg or less of aluminium,<br>- 2 mg/kg or less of calcium,<br>- 2 mg/kg or less of chromium,<br>- 2 mg/kg or less of iron,<br>- 2 mg/kg or less of nickel,<br>- 2 mg/kg or less of titanium and<br>- 8 mg/kg or less of vanadium,<br>for the manufacture of chlorosulphonated polyethylene
- 3901 20 90 00 Other 6%
- 3901 20 00 00 Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
- 3901 20 10 00 Polyethylene in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, of a specific gravity of 0.958 or more at 23 °c, containing:<br>- 50 mg/kg or less of aluminium,<br>- 2 mg/kg or less of calcium,<br>- 2 mg/kg or less of chromium,<br>- 2 mg/kg or less of iron,<br>- 2 mg/kg or less of nickel,<br>- 2 mg/kg or less of titanium and<br>- 8 mg/kg or less of vanadium,<br>for the manufacture of chlorosulphonated polyethylene
- 3901 20 90 00 Other 6%
EU Combined Nomenclature
EU lines →- 3901 20 Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more:
- 3901 20 10 Polyethylene in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, of a specific gravity of 0,958 or more at 23 °C, containing:
50 mg/kg or less of aluminium,
2 mg/kg or less of calcium,
2 mg/kg or less of chromium,
2 mg/kg or less of iron,
2 mg/kg or less of nickel,
2 mg/kg or less of titanium and
8 mg/kg or less of vanadium,
for the manufacture of chlorosulphonated polyethylene Free— - 3901 20 90 Other 6.5%—
Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule
Türkiye lines →This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.
- 3901.20 Özgül kütlesi 0,94 veya daha fazla olan polietilen:
- 3901.20.10.00.00 Polietilen (bu Faslın 6 (b) notunda belirtilen şekillerden birinde, 23°C'de özgül kütlesi 0,958 veya daha fazla olan,
- 3901.20.90.00.11 Yüksek yoğunluk polietilen 50%
- 3901.20.90.00.12 Polietilen kompaundları 50%
- 3901.20.90.00.19 Diğerleri 50%
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
USA lines →- 3901.20 Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more:
- 3901.20.10.00 Having a relative viscosity of 1.44 or more 6.5%kg
- 3901.20.50.00 Other 6.5%kg
Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2.4mUS$2.4m+US$126.4m+US$466.6m+> US$1.4bn
Exports: 138
- United States: US$5.1bn
- Saudi Arabia: US$4.7bn
- United Arab Emirates: US$2.4bn
- South Korea: US$1.9bn
- Canada: US$1.4bn
- Germany: US$1.3bn
- Belgium: US$1.2bn
- Thailand: US$1.1bn
- Iran: US$887.9m
- Netherlands: US$863.5m
- Qatar: US$647.5m
- Singapore: US$563.5m
- Kuwait: US$524.9m
- Malaysia: US$466.6m
- France: US$462.8m
- Czechia: US$449.5m
- China: US$443.9m
- Austria: US$403.6m
- Italy: US$401.2m
- Sweden: US$355.3m
- Brazil: US$346.6m
- Russia: US$346m
- Mexico: US$332.6m
- Oman: US$313.5m
- Hungary: US$283m
- Poland: US$242.9m
- Egypt: US$227m
- Spain: US$200m
- Uzbekistan: US$198.1m
- Taiwan: US$194.3m
- Japan: US$189.2m
- India: US$150.9m
- Finland: US$145.5m
- Türkiye: US$142.8m
- Portugal: US$126.4m
- Argentina: US$118.8m
- United Kingdom: US$92.8m
- Azerbaijan: US$89.7m
- South Africa: US$69.4m
- Philippines: US$61.4m
- Vietnam: US$51.3m
- Denmark: US$31.7m
- Serbia: US$27.4m
- Indonesia: US$25m
- Lithuania: US$24.5m
- Jordan: US$23.3m
- Ireland: US$22.6m
- Australia: US$21.4m
- Slovakia: US$21.1m
- Bulgaria: US$20.9m
- Greece: US$18.7m
- Slovenia: US$17.8m
- Latvia: US$14.4m
- Switzerland: US$13.3m
- Romania: US$11.8m
- Israel: US$11.8m
- Norway: US$8.9m
- Estonia: US$8.8m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5.5m
- Peru: US$5.4m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$20.5mUS$20.5m+US$125.1m+US$374.7m+> US$982.2m
Imports: 201
- China: US$5.5bn
- United States: US$1.5bn
- Germany: US$1.3bn
- India: US$1.2bn
- Türkiye: US$1bn
- Mexico: US$982.2m
- Italy: US$931.1m
- Vietnam: US$904.9m
- Belgium: US$819.2m
- Brazil: US$807.6m
- Spain: US$749.6m
- United Kingdom: US$676.5m
- Poland: US$602.4m
- Indonesia: US$589.3m
- France: US$586.2m
- Canada: US$566.7m
- Egypt: US$562.7m
- Malaysia: US$447.8m
- Singapore: US$386.1m
- Algeria: US$374.7m
- Netherlands: US$329.1m
- Japan: US$300.8m
- Australia: US$299m
- United Arab Emirates: US$276.3m
- Israel: US$251.4m
- Colombia: US$241.3m
- Pakistan: US$237.4m
- Romania: US$227.2m
- Thailand: US$226.6m
- Czechia: US$215.5m
- Peru: US$211m
- Nigeria: US$205.9m
- Kazakhstan: US$195.1m
- Chile: US$193.4m
- Russia: US$190m
- Morocco: US$186.3m
- South Africa: US$174.5m
- Austria: US$174.5m
- Ukraine: US$173.9m
- Bangladesh: US$173.8m
- Greece: US$167.3m
- Hungary: US$158.4m
- Switzerland: US$157.6m
- Jordan: US$144.6m
- Sweden: US$142m
- Taiwan: US$141.2m
- Philippines: US$132.2m
- Portugal: US$126.2m
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$125.5m
- Argentina: US$125.1m
- Ghana: US$118.1m
- Denmark: US$117.1m
- Norway: US$115.8m
- Guatemala: US$113.9m
- Kenya: US$111.4m
- Tanzania: US$108m
- Tunisia: US$95.1m
- South Korea: US$94.5m
- Luxembourg: US$92m
- Saudi Arabia: US$91.3m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$5.1bn | 17% | |
| 2 | US$4.7bn | 15.6% | |
| 3 | US$2.4bn | 8.1% | |
| 4 | US$1.9bn | 6.3% | |
| 5 | US$1.4bn | 4.8% | |
| 6 | US$1.3bn | 4.4% | |
| 7 | US$1.2bn | 4.1% | |
| 8 | US$1.1bn | 3.6% | |
| 9 | US$887.9m | 3% | |
| 10 | US$863.5m | 2.9% |
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more?
Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more fall under HS subheading 3901.20, part of heading 3901, in section VII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3901.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3901.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or…?
The United States, with US$5.1bn in 2024 (17% of world exports).