Subheading · Section VII

3917.21: Of polymers of ethylene

3917.21
  • 6%UK
  • 6.5%EU
  • 50%–150%Türkiye
  • 3.1%USA
  • US$2.6bnWorld trade in 2024

3917.21 is a six-digit subheading of heading 3917, tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor, chapter 39.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 3917.21 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 3917.21 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 3917.21 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is between 50% and 150%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 3917.21; the duty is 3.1%.

World trade in these goods reached US$2.6bn in 2024, down 6.7% on 2023.

Germany was the largest exporter with 12.5% of the total, ahead of China.

Germany imported the most (US$257.4m).

The United Kingdom ranked 24th among 139 exporters with US$23.8m; its largest buyer was Ireland.

The United Kingdom imported US$53.7m, most of it from Germany.

Duty rates compared

UK 6% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines EU 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 50% – 150% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines · average 100% USA 3.1% 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. 3917 21 00 00 Of polymers of ethylene
  2. 3917 21 10 00 Seamless and of a length exceeding the maximum cross-sectional dimension, whether or not surface-worked, but not otherwise worked 6%
  3. 3917 21 10 10 For use in certain types of aircraft 6%
  4. 3917 21 10 90 Other 6%
  5. 3917 21 90 00 Other
  6. 3917 21 90 10 With fittings attached, for use in civil aircraft
  7. 3917 21 90 20 For use in certain types of aircraft 6%
  8. 3917 21 90 90 Other 6%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 3917 21 Of polymers of ethylene:
  2. 3917 21 10 Seamless and of a length exceeding the maximum cross-sectional dimension, whether or not surface-worked, but not otherwise worked 6.5%—
  3. 3917 21 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. 3917.21 Etilen polimerlerinden olanlar:
  2. 3917.21.10.00.00 Dikişsiz ve enine kesitinin en geniş yerini geçecek bir uzunlukta kesilmiş (yüzeyi islenmiş olsun olmasın fakat daha ileri bir işlem görmemiş) 50%
  3. 3917.21.90.00.00 Diğerleri 150%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 3917.21.00.00 Of polymers of ethylene 3.1%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

3917.21 · US$2.6bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1.5mUS$1.5m+US$15m+US$44.6m+> US$160m

Exports: 139
  1. Germany: US$327.5m
  2. China: US$320.7m
  3. Italy: US$237.9m
  4. Türkiye: US$167.4m
  5. United States: US$160m
  6. Poland: US$145m
  7. Mexico: US$97.8m
  8. Switzerland: US$83.4m
  9. Spain: US$68.4m
  10. Denmark: US$63.7m
  11. Czechia: US$61.8m
  12. Canada: US$61.5m
  13. Belgium: US$46.9m
  14. Sweden: US$44.6m
  15. Côte d’Ivoire: US$44m
  16. Norway: US$40.1m
  17. Serbia: US$39.7m
  18. South Africa: US$36.3m
  19. Netherlands: US$34.1m
  20. Ghana: US$30.2m
  21. India: US$28.4m
  22. North Macedonia: US$27.9m
  23. Estonia: US$27.8m
  24. United Kingdom: US$23.8m
  25. Hungary: US$23.2m
  26. Thailand: US$21.8m
  27. Portugal: US$18.8m
  28. Austria: US$18.5m
  29. Saudi Arabia: US$17.5m
  30. South Korea: US$16.4m
  31. Latvia: US$16.3m
  32. Romania: US$16.1m
  33. France: US$15.7m
  34. United Arab Emirates: US$15m
  35. Chile: US$13.6m
  36. Israel: US$11.7m
  37. Morocco: US$10.8m
  38. Finland: US$10.5m
  39. Croatia: US$9.9m
  40. Russia: US$9.5m
  41. Ireland: US$9.4m
  42. Greece: US$9.4m
  43. Malaysia: US$8.8m
  44. Oman: US$8.3m
  45. Luxembourg: US$8m
  46. Australia: US$7.8m
  47. Egypt: US$7.6m
  48. Slovenia: US$7.3m
  49. Taiwan: US$6.4m
  50. Bulgaria: US$5.4m
  51. Slovakia: US$5.2m
  52. Kenya: US$4.9m
  53. Togo: US$4.6m
  54. Japan: US$4.6m
  55. Iran: US$4.5m
  56. Lithuania: US$4.5m
  57. Brazil: US$4m
  58. Ukraine: US$3.5m
  59. Vietnam: US$3.5m
  60. Argentina: US$3.3m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$327.5m 12.5%
2 China US$320.7m 12.3%
3 Italy US$237.9m 9.1%
4 Türkiye US$167.4m 6.4%
5 United States US$160m 6.1%
6 Poland US$145m 5.5%
7 Mexico US$97.8m 3.7%
8 Switzerland US$83.4m 3.2%
9 Spain US$68.4m 2.6%
10 Denmark US$63.7m 2.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$257.4m 9.8%
2 United States US$196.2m 7.5%
3 France US$127.5m 4.9%
4 Netherlands US$112m 4.3%
5 Canada US$100.1m 3.8%
6 Denmark US$72.3m 2.8%
7 Austria US$70.2m 2.7%
8 Belgium US$62.7m 2.4%
9 Italy US$59.9m 2.3%
10 Spain US$55m 2.1%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for of polymers of ethylene?

Of polymers of ethylene fall under HS subheading 3917.21, part of heading 3917, 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 3917.21 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 of polymers of ethylene in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3917.21 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$327.5m in 2024 (12.5% of world exports).