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HS code for plastics - rods and profiles

3916

3916 Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “plastics - rods and profiles” points to heading 3916: monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics. 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 3916 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is 6%.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 3916 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 3916 into 9 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 50%.

Duty rates compared

UK 6% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines EU 6.5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 9 tariff lines USA 3.1% – 6.5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 5.6%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for plastics - rods and profiles?

Plastics - rods and profiles are classified under 3916 (Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and…) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.