Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms
6 declarable lines
Heading 3902 covers polymers of propylene and other olefins in primary forms, such as pellets, granules, powders and blocks of resin. It is split by polymer type: polypropylene, polyisobutylene, propylene copolymers, and a residual other line that includes polybutylene. Primary forms means raw resin, not finished plastic articles.
Products in this heading
- Polypropylene homopolymer pellets for injection molding
- Polypropylene resin granules for fiber or film production
- Elastomeric polyisobutylene for sealants and adhesives
- Polyisobutylene resin for lubricant additives
- Propylene copolymer resin pellets
- Polybutylene resin for piping and plumbing applications
- Propylene-based resin powder in bulk bags
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the base polymer: propylene homopolymer, polyisobutylene, propylene copolymer, or another olefin polymer.
- Check whether the material is elastomeric or not, which splits polyisobutylene into two lines.
- Confirm the goods are in primary forms, meaning pellets, granules, powder, lumps or similar bulk resin.
- For the residual other line, determine whether the polymer is polybutylene or another olefin polymer.
- Verify the goods are not waste, parings or scrap, which fall in heading 3915.
Often confused with
- Heading 3901Polyethylene resin pellets
Ethylene polymers sit in their own heading.
- Heading 3903Polystyrene resin
Styrene polymers are classified separately.
- Heading 3904Polyvinyl chloride resin
Vinyl chloride polymers are covered by heading 3904.
- Heading 3920Polypropylene film or sheet in rolls
Once the resin is made into flat shapes it leaves chapter 39 primary forms.
- Heading 3923Polypropylene bottles or caps
Finished packing articles are classified as articles, not as raw polymer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for polypropylene resin?
Polypropylene in primary forms is classified under 3902.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 6.5%.
What is the duty on elastomeric polyisobutylene?
Elastomeric polyisobutylene is classified under 3902.20.10.00 and carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify propylene copolymer and polybutylene resin?
Propylene copolymers go under 3902.30.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 6.5%, while polybutylene falls under 3902.90.00.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 6.5%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 3902
- 3902.10.00.00Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms / Polypropylene6.5%
- 3902.20.10.00Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms / Polyisobutylene / ElastomericFree
- 3902.20.50.00Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms / Polyisobutylene / Other6.5%
- 3902.30.00.00Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms / Propylene copolymers6.5%
- 3902.90.00.10Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms / Polybutylene6.5%
- 3902.90.00.50Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms / Other6.5%