Subheading · Section VII

3901.20: Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more

3901.20
  • 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 →
  1. 3901 20 00 00 Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
  2. 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
  3. 3901 20 90 00 Other 6%
  4. 3901 20 00 00 Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
  5. 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
  6. 3901 20 90 00 Other 6%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 3901 20 Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more:
  2. 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—
  3. 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.

  1. 3901.20 Özgül kütlesi 0,94 veya daha fazla olan polietilen:
  2. 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,
  3. 3901.20.90.00.11 Yüksek yoğunluk polietilen 50%
  4. 3901.20.90.00.12 Polietilen kompaundları 50%
  5. 3901.20.90.00.19 Diğerleri 50%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 3901.20 Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more:
  2. 3901.20.10.00 Having a relative viscosity of 1.44 or more 6.5%kg
  3. 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

3901.20 · US$29.8bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2.4mUS$2.4m+US$126.4m+US$466.6m+> US$1.4bn

Exports: 138
  1. United States: US$5.1bn
  2. Saudi Arabia: US$4.7bn
  3. United Arab Emirates: US$2.4bn
  4. South Korea: US$1.9bn
  5. Canada: US$1.4bn
  6. Germany: US$1.3bn
  7. Belgium: US$1.2bn
  8. Thailand: US$1.1bn
  9. Iran: US$887.9m
  10. Netherlands: US$863.5m
  11. Qatar: US$647.5m
  12. Singapore: US$563.5m
  13. Kuwait: US$524.9m
  14. Malaysia: US$466.6m
  15. France: US$462.8m
  16. Czechia: US$449.5m
  17. China: US$443.9m
  18. Austria: US$403.6m
  19. Italy: US$401.2m
  20. Sweden: US$355.3m
  21. Brazil: US$346.6m
  22. Russia: US$346m
  23. Mexico: US$332.6m
  24. Oman: US$313.5m
  25. Hungary: US$283m
  26. Poland: US$242.9m
  27. Egypt: US$227m
  28. Spain: US$200m
  29. Uzbekistan: US$198.1m
  30. Taiwan: US$194.3m
  31. Japan: US$189.2m
  32. India: US$150.9m
  33. Finland: US$145.5m
  34. Türkiye: US$142.8m
  35. Portugal: US$126.4m
  36. Argentina: US$118.8m
  37. United Kingdom: US$92.8m
  38. Azerbaijan: US$89.7m
  39. South Africa: US$69.4m
  40. Philippines: US$61.4m
  41. Vietnam: US$51.3m
  42. Denmark: US$31.7m
  43. Serbia: US$27.4m
  44. Indonesia: US$25m
  45. Lithuania: US$24.5m
  46. Jordan: US$23.3m
  47. Ireland: US$22.6m
  48. Australia: US$21.4m
  49. Slovakia: US$21.1m
  50. Bulgaria: US$20.9m
  51. Greece: US$18.7m
  52. Slovenia: US$17.8m
  53. Latvia: US$14.4m
  54. Switzerland: US$13.3m
  55. Romania: US$11.8m
  56. Israel: US$11.8m
  57. Norway: US$8.9m
  58. Estonia: US$8.8m
  59. Hong Kong SAR China: US$5.5m
  60. Peru: US$5.4m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$5.1bn 17%
2 Saudi Arabia US$4.7bn 15.6%
3 United Arab Emirates US$2.4bn 8.1%
4 South Korea US$1.9bn 6.3%
5 Canada US$1.4bn 4.8%
6 Germany US$1.3bn 4.4%
7 Belgium US$1.2bn 4.1%
8 Thailand US$1.1bn 3.6%
9 Iran US$887.9m 3%
10 Netherlands US$863.5m 2.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$5.5bn 18.5%
2 United States US$1.5bn 4.9%
3 Germany US$1.3bn 4.3%
4 India US$1.2bn 4.1%
5 Türkiye US$1bn 3.5%
6 Mexico US$982.2m 3.3%
7 Italy US$931.1m 3.1%
8 Vietnam US$904.9m 3%
9 Belgium US$819.2m 2.7%
10 Brazil US$807.6m 2.7%

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).