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HS code for plastic articles
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “plastic articles” points to chapter 39: plastics and articles thereof. 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, 39 covers 564 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 107 of them are duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 39 into 214 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 5.5%). 30 of them are duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 39 covers 316 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 150%. 30 of them are duty-free.
Duty rates compared
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USASee also
- pvc
- pmma
- nylon
- chitin
- muddler
- perspex
- eva foam
- plastics
- bin liner
- clingfilm
- sellotape
- array tape
- polyolefin
- leatherette
- polyacetals
- polystyrene
- xanthan gum
- abs plastics
- alginic acid
- alkyd resins
- amino-resins
- bubble wraps
- epoxy resins
- packing tape
- plastic bags
- plastic bins
- plastic cups
- plastic wrap
- polyurethane
- pool lounger
- bins, plastic
- cups, plastic
- jars, plastic
- jugs, plastic
- plastics, abs
- seals plastic
- baths, plastic
- boxes, plastic
- epoxide resins
- forks, plastic
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for plastic articles?
Plastic articles are classified under 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.