Heading 3904
HTS code 3904 — Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms
- Chapter
- 39 — Plastics
- Tariff lines
- 13
- General duty
- General duty rates from 5.3% to 6.5%, with 3 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 3904
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3904.10.0000 | Poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms) | 6.5% | kg |
| 3904.21.0000 | Nonplasticized (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms > Other poly(vinyl chloride)) | 6.5% | kg |
| 3904.22.0000 | Plasticized (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms > Other poly(vinyl chloride)) | 6.5% | kg |
| 3904.30.2000 | Vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride-ethylene terpolymers, containing by weight less than 50 percent derivatives of vinyl acetate, except those polymerized from aromatic or modified aromatic monomers (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms > Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers) | Free | kg |
| 3904.30.6000 | Other (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms > Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers) | 5.3% | kg |
| 3904.40.0000 | Other vinyl chloride copolymers (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms) | 5.3% | kg |
| 3904.50.0000 | Vinylidene chloride polymers (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms) | 6.5% | kg |
| 3904.61.0010 | Granular, whether or not filled or compounded (see statistical note 1 to this chapter) (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms > Fluoropolymers > Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)) | 5.8% | kg |
| 3904.61.0090 | Other (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms > Fluoropolymers > Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)) | 5.8% | kg |
| 3904.69.1000 | Elastomeric (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms > Fluoropolymers > Other) | Free | kg |
| 3904.69.5000 | Other (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms > Fluoropolymers > Other) | 6.5% | kg |
| 3904.90.1000 | Elastomeric (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms > Other) | Free | kg |
| 3904.90.5000 | Other (Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms > Other) | 6.5% | kg |
Documents required to import under 3904
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 3904?
- HTS heading 3904 covers polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms. It sits in Chapter 39 (plastics) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 13 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 3904?
- General duty rates from 5.3% to 6.5%, with 3 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 3904 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 39
- 3901Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms
- 3902Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms
- 3903Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
- 3905Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms
- 3906Acrylic polymers in primary forms
- 3907Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms
- 3908Polyamides in primary forms
- 3909Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms