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HS code for plastics
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “plastics” 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.
The UK Global Tariff divides 39 into 564 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 4.8%). 107 of them are duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 39 covers 214 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 30 of them are duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 39 into 316 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 15% and 150% (average 75.1%).
Duty rates compared
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EU
Türkiye
USASee also
- pvc
- pmma
- nylon
- chitin
- muddler
- perspex
- eva foam
- 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 plastics?
Plastics are classified under 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.