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HS code for polyurethanes, in primary forms

3905

3905 Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “polyurethanes, in primary forms” points to heading 3905: polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms. 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, 3905 covers 27 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 8 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 3905 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 5.7%). 1 of them is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 3905 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 1 of them is duty-free.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 6% Third-country duty 27 tariff lines · average 4.2% EU Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 5.7% Türkiye Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 5.7% USA Free – 5.3% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 3.8%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for polyurethanes, in primary forms?

Polyurethanes, in primary forms are classified under 3905 (Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.