HS 3902Plastics & Rubber

Polypropylene (PP) - HS 3902 classification, duty and landed cost

Polypropylene (PP) moves through customs under HS heading 3902. This guide sets out sample sub-codes, indicative import duty in major markets, key trade documents and a worked landed-cost calculation - refresh figures against the live tariff schedule before quoting.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
3902.10	Polypropylene, primary forms
3901.90	Polymers of ethylene, other

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	0% - 6.5% SUP Directive on single-use plastics; REACH for additives.
United States	0% - 6.5% TSCA; CPSC standards for consumer articles.
China	6.5% - 10% Plus 13% VAT; import ban on plastic waste.
India	7.5% - 10% BCD + 18% GST; BIS marking on select finished articles.
UAE	5% GCC CET; Emirates Conformity Assessment on consumer packaging.

Worked landed-cost example

20 MT of Polypropylene (PP) at FOB USD 1,150 per MT, sea freight to a representative port of discharge.

FOB valueUSD 23,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 1,495

CIF valueUSD 24,495

Import duty @ ~8% (indicative for Plastics & Rubber)USD 1,960

VAT / GST @ ~5% on CIF+dutyUSD 1,323

Landed cost ≈ USD 27,778 - re-run the numbers against your exact HS 8-digit code and destination tariff before quoting.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· Food-contact compliance where relevant: EU 10/2011, FDA 21 CFR, GB 4806 (China).
· REACH SVHC declaration for additives, plasticisers and pigments (EU).
· Recycled-content statements auditable under ISO 14021 for green-claim exports.

Top exporting countries

· South Korea
· Saudi Arabia
· USA
· Germany

Frequently asked questions

Which HS chapter covers Polypropylene (PP)?

Polypropylene (PP) sits under HS 3902.10. Chapter 39 is polymers in primary form and articles thereof; Chapter 40 covers rubber.

Is Polypropylene (PP) food-contact safe?

Only grades tested against EU 10/2011, US FDA 21 CFR or GB 4806 (China) qualify. The COA or migration test report should be requested with each lot.

Are there anti-dumping duties on Polypropylene (PP)?

Selected origins face AD/CVD in the EU, US, India and Turkey on PE, PP, PET, and PVC. Check the destination's current measure list before quoting.

How is Polypropylene (PP) typically packed?

Resin in 25 kg PE bags palletised (700-1100 kg per pallet), FIBC jumbo bags (1000-1250 kg) or bulk in liner-fitted 20' containers.

What is the melt-flow index (MFI) grade?

MFI, density, and specific processing property (film, blow, injection) determine the grade. Buyers usually specify a target MFI window and additive package.