Acrylic polymers in primary forms
4 declarable lines
Heading 3906 covers acrylic polymers in primary forms, such as resins, granules, powders, lumps and emulsions. It is split first between poly(methyl methacrylate) and other acrylic polymers, and the other group is split by elastomeric use and by whether the material is plastics or another product.
Products in this heading
- PMMA resin pellets for molding
- PMMA beads and granules
- Acrylic emulsion polymer concentrate
- Acrylic copolymer flakes
- Acrylic powder coating resin
- Acrylic elastomer pellets
- Acrylic molding compound
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the polymer is an acrylic polymer and is in a primary form such as resin, granule, powder, lump or emulsion.
- Decide whether the material is poly(methyl methacrylate), which goes in 3906.10, or another acrylic polymer, which goes in 3906.90.
- For other acrylic polymers, check whether the material is elastomeric; elastomeric material goes in 3906.90.10.
- If not elastomeric, decide whether the material is a plastic under 3906.90.20 or falls in the residual 3906.90.50 group.
- Do not use heading 3906 for sheets, rods, scrap or finished articles made from acrylic polymers.
Often confused with
- Heading 3920PMMA sheets or film
Sheets and film are semi-manufactured forms, not primary forms.
- Heading 3916Acrylic rods, sticks or profile shapes
Rods and profiles are further worked shapes, not primary forms.
- Heading 3915Acrylic waste and scrap
Scrap is classified as plastic waste, not as primary polymer.
- Heading 3926Finished acrylic display stands
Finished articles of plastics are classified outside primary forms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for PMMA in primary forms?
Use 3906.10.00.00 for poly(methyl methacrylate) in primary forms. Its general (MFN) rate is 6.3%.
What is the duty on other acrylic polymer pellets?
If the pellets are other acrylic polymers classified as plastics, they fall under 3906.90.20.00. The general (MFN) rate is 6.3%.
How do I classify elastomeric acrylic polymer?
Elastomeric other acrylic polymers go in 3906.90.10.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
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.