Subheading · Chapter 39 · Heading 3904
3904.50: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins: vinylidene chloride polymers
Official description Vinylidene chloride polymers
3904.50 is a six-digit subheading of heading 3904, polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms, chapter 39.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 3904 50 00 00 Vinylidene chloride polymers
- 3904 50 10 00 Copolymer of vinylidene chloride with acrylonitrile, in the form of expansible beads of a diameter of 4 micrometres or more but not more than 20 micrometres Free
- 3904 50 90 00 Other 6%
- 3904 50 90 10 For cavity filling, for use in certain types of aircraft 6%
- 3904 50 90 99 Other 6%
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 3
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 833
- Documents
- 9018
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
- Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-use Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1435
- Documents
- N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Tariff lines
- on 1 of 3 lines
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control - Waste
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/590
- Documents
- C672 Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII
- C669 Notification document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 - Article 5 and Annex IA
- Y923 Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157
- C670 Movement document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 5 and Annex IB
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free – 6% |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free – 2.5% |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 France | £7.7m | 83.1% | -11.2% |
 Japan | £1.2m | 12.8% | +121.2% |
 China | £357k | 3.9% | +155.5% |
 Germany | £25k | 0.3% | -84.2% |
 Belgium | £0 | 0% | -100% |
 United States | £0 | 0% | -100% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$343.4kUS$343.4k+US$1.3m+US$4.1m+> US$47.7m
Exports: 48
- France: US$176.2m
- Japan: US$47.7m
- China: US$33.9m
- Netherlands: US$6m
- Belgium: US$4.1m
- United States: US$3.6m
- Brazil: US$2.9m
- South Korea: US$1.8m
- Taiwan: US$1.8m
- Denmark: US$1.6m
- Germany: US$1.4m
- Italy: US$1.3m
- United Kingdom: US$1.1m
- Poland: US$1.1m
- Sweden: US$1m
- Singapore: US$587.9k
- Latvia: US$460.3k
- Spain: US$457.7k
- Portugal: US$453.9k
- South Africa: US$450.8k
- Switzerland: US$428.7k
- Vietnam: US$373.7k
- Türkiye: US$363k
- Lithuania: US$343.4k
- Bulgaria: US$260.8k
- New Zealand: US$149.8k
- Romania: US$89.1k
- Austria: US$62.8k
- Canada: US$41.9k
- India: US$32.3k
- Czechia: US$30.7k
- Saudi Arabia: US$19.4k
- Norway: US$15k
- Finland: US$6k
- United Arab Emirates: US$4.8k
- Slovakia: US$3.5k
- Luxembourg: US$3.4k
- Slovenia: US$3.2k
- Sint Maarten: US$3.1k
- Serbia: US$2.4k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.7k
- Greece: US$1.1k
- Thailand: US$800
- Australia: US$700
- Hungary: US$200
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$100
- Russia: US$100
- Malaysia: US$0
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$225.6kUS$225.6k+US$1.7m+US$10.1m+> US$35.7m
Imports: 90
- India: US$39.2m
- Brazil: US$36.3m
- China: US$35.7m
- Switzerland: US$34.8m
- Germany: US$27.3m
- Vietnam: US$13m
- United Kingdom: US$12.9m
- United States: US$10.3m
- Italy: US$10.1m
- Argentina: US$9.6m
- France: US$9.4m
- Belgium: US$6m
- Netherlands: US$5.4m
- Poland: US$3.6m
- Greece: US$2.9m
- Singapore: US$2.9m
- Indonesia: US$2.8m
- Portugal: US$2.6m
- Thailand: US$2.6m
- Denmark: US$2.4m
- Canada: US$1.7m
- Mexico: US$1.7m
- Iran: US$1.4m
- Romania: US$1.2m
- Spain: US$1.1m
- Russia: US$1.1m
- Malawi: US$1.1m
- Türkiye: US$1.1m
- Japan: US$1m
- Belarus: US$809.2k
- South Africa: US$766.3k
- Kyrgyzstan: US$756.7k
- South Korea: US$685.7k
- Lithuania: US$603.8k
- Czechia: US$576.3k
- Dominican Republic: US$429.4k
- Saudi Arabia: US$417.8k
- Sweden: US$331.7k
- Morocco: US$325.9k
- Norway: US$302.9k
- Latvia: US$275.3k
- Senegal: US$261.7k
- Finland: US$255.4k
- Peru: US$225.6k
- Australia: US$223.8k
- New Zealand: US$213.5k
- Congo - Brazzaville: US$118.3k
- Tunisia: US$100.1k
- Ukraine: US$95.6k
- Bulgaria: US$91.7k
- Israel: US$89.3k
- Taiwan: US$78.9k
- Bangladesh: US$65.8k
- Egypt: US$60.1k
- Serbia: US$60k
- Malaysia: US$55.7k
- Pakistan: US$55.1k
- Ghana: US$54.9k
- Estonia: US$45.8k
- Luxembourg: US$43.4k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | US$176.2m | 60.7% |
| 2 | Japan | US$47.7m | 16.4% |
| 3 | China | US$33.9m | 11.7% |
| 4 |  Netherlands | US$6m | 2.1% |
| 5 | Belgium | US$4.1m | 1.4% |
| 6 | United States | US$3.6m | 1.2% |
| 7 |  Brazil | US$2.9m | 1% |
| 8 |  South Korea | US$1.8m | 0.6% |
| 9 |  Taiwan | US$1.8m | 0.6% |
| 10 |  Denmark | US$1.6m | 0.5% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  India | US$39.2m | 13.5% |
| 2 | Brazil | US$36.3m | 12.5% |
| 3 | China | US$35.7m | 12.3% |
| 4 |  Switzerland | US$34.8m | 12% |
| 5 | Germany | US$27.3m | 9.4% |
| 6 |  Vietnam | US$13m | 4.5% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$12.9m | 4.5% |
| 8 | United States | US$10.3m | 3.5% |
| 9 |  Italy | US$10.1m | 3.5% |
| 10 |  Argentina | US$9.6m | 3.3% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
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Tariff change · Applies from: CELEX 32026R1395 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Other
Update to VAT Z Coverage on Aircraft and Aircraft Parts – 19 May 2026
Trade Tariff news 6334 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 3904.50 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 3904.50 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 3.3%). 1 of them is duty-free.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free – 6%; 173 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported these goods worth £9.3m (down 4% on the year before), at an average of £4.17 per kg; France supplied 83%, followed by Japan.
World trade in these goods reached US$290.1m in 2024, up 4.5% on 2023.
France was the largest exporter with 60.7% of the total, ahead of Japan.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins: vinylidene chloride polymers?
Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins: vinylidene chloride polymers fall under HS subheading 3904.50, part of heading 3904, in section VII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on polymers of vinyl chloride or of other… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3904.50 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on polymers of vinyl chloride or of other… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3904.50 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 polymers of vinyl chloride or of other…?
France, with US$176.2m in 2024 (60.7% of world exports).
Which countries can export these goods to the UK duty-free?
173 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free – 6% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on these goods?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were France (83%), Japan (13%) and China (4%), out of total imports of £9.3m.