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HS code for foamex, pvc foam
3920.43 Containing by weight not less than 6 % of plasticisers
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “foamex, pvc foam” points to subheading 3920.43: containing by weight not less than 6 % of plasticisers. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 3920.43 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 3920.43 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 3920.43 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
Duty rates compared
UK 6% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
EU 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA 3.1% – 4.2% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3.7% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 14.4% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan 3.9% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 1% – 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3.7% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 6.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for foamex, pvc foam?
Foamex, pvc foam are classified under 3920.43 (Containing by weight not less than 6 % of plasticisers) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.