Subheading · Section VII

3915.10: Of polymers of ethylene

3915.10
  • FreeUK
  • 6.5%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$1.1bnWorld trade in 2024

3915.10 is a six-digit subheading of heading 3915, waste, parings and scrap, of plastics, chapter 39.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 3915.10 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 3915.10 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 3915.10 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 3915.10; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$1.1bn in 2024, down 1.4% on 2023.

Germany was the largest exporter with 14.4% of the total, ahead of the Netherlands.

Vietnam imported the most (US$122.5m).

The United Kingdom ranked 4th among 131 exporters with US$85.7m; its largest buyer was Türkiye.

The United Kingdom imported US$24.3m, most of it from Ireland.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

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. 3915 10 00 00 Of polymers of ethylene Free
  2. 3915 10 10 00 Having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 (for example, pe-ld) Free
  3. 3915 10 20 00 Having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more (for example, pe-hd) Free
  4. 3915 10 00 00 Of polymers of ethylene Free
  5. 3915 10 10 00 Having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 (for example, pe-ld) Free
  6. 3915 10 20 00 Having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more (for example, pe-hd) Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 3915 10 Of polymers of ethylene:
  2. 3915 10 10 Having a specific gravity of less than 0,94 (for example, PE-LD) 6.5%—
  3. 3915 10 20 Having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more (for example, PE-HD) 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. 3915.10 Etilen polimerlerinden olanlar:
  2. 3915.10.10.00.00 Özgül kütlesi 0,94'ten az olanlar (örneğin PE-LD) 50%
  3. 3915.10.20.00.00 Özgül kütlesi 0,94 veya daha fazla olanlar (örneğin PE-HD) 50%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 3915.10.00.00 Of polymers of ethylene Freekg

World trade in 2024

3915.10 · US$1.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$612.2kUS$612.2k+US$5.9m+US$17.8m+> US$85.7m

Exports: 131
  1. Germany: US$163.1m
  2. Netherlands: US$124.2m
  3. United States: US$123m
  4. United Kingdom: US$85.7m
  5. Belgium: US$68.8m
  6. France: US$60.9m
  7. Philippines: US$45.3m
  8. Japan: US$41.7m
  9. Spain: US$30.4m
  10. Italy: US$30m
  11. Canada: US$29.5m
  12. Poland: US$25.5m
  13. Slovenia: US$17.8m
  14. Austria: US$16.3m
  15. Portugal: US$14.5m
  16. South Korea: US$12.7m
  17. Iran: US$12.4m
  18. Slovakia: US$12.4m
  19. Saudi Arabia: US$12.4m
  20. Sweden: US$12.3m
  21. Ireland: US$11.3m
  22. Greece: US$9.2m
  23. Tanzania: US$9.2m
  24. Mexico: US$8.7m
  25. Australia: US$8.6m
  26. Iraq: US$8.5m
  27. Latvia: US$8m
  28. Singapore: US$7.6m
  29. Czechia: US$7.5m
  30. Croatia: US$7.5m
  31. Israel: US$6.3m
  32. Switzerland: US$6.2m
  33. Estonia: US$5.9m
  34. Nigeria: US$5.9m
  35. New Zealand: US$5.1m
  36. Denmark: US$4.9m
  37. Dominican Republic: US$4.5m
  38. Hungary: US$4.4m
  39. Romania: US$4.3m
  40. Norway: US$3.9m
  41. Lithuania: US$3.6m
  42. Finland: US$3.4m
  43. India: US$3.3m
  44. Indonesia: US$3.2m
  45. Luxembourg: US$3.1m
  46. Bulgaria: US$2.9m
  47. Kazakhstan: US$2.5m
  48. China: US$2.4m
  49. Taiwan: US$2.4m
  50. Tunisia: US$2.3m
  51. Algeria: US$2.1m
  52. Thailand: US$1.8m
  53. Costa Rica: US$1.3m
  54. United Arab Emirates: US$1.2m
  55. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1m
  56. Vietnam: US$1m
  57. Cyprus: US$931.5k
  58. South Africa: US$879.3k
  59. Malaysia: US$873.9k
  60. Russia: US$783.8k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$163.1m 14.4%
2 Netherlands US$124.2m 11%
3 United States US$123m 10.9%
4 United Kingdom US$85.7m 7.6%
5 Belgium US$68.8m 6.1%
6 France US$60.9m 5.4%
7 Philippines US$45.3m 4%
8 Japan US$41.7m 3.7%
9 Spain US$30.4m 2.7%
10 Italy US$30m 2.7%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Vietnam US$122.5m 10.8%
2 Malaysia US$111.1m 9.8%
3 Türkiye US$107.7m 9.5%
4 Indonesia US$90.5m 8%
5 Germany US$87.4m 7.7%
6 Netherlands US$73.1m 6.5%
7 Belgium US$56.5m 5%
8 China US$42.1m 3.7%
9 Spain US$41.7m 3.7%
10 United States US$40.2m 3.6%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for of polymers of ethylene?

Of polymers of ethylene fall under HS subheading 3915.10, part of heading 3915, in section VII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on of polymers of ethylene in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3915.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on of polymers of ethylene in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3915.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most of polymers of ethylene?

Germany, with US$163.1m in 2024 (14.4% of world exports).