Chapter 39 · Plastics and articles thereof · Section 7
HS Code 3901.40
Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
Heading 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 3901.40
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901.40.00 | Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | 6.5% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 43% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 3901.40
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 3901 40 00 | Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0,94 | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 3901.40
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 3901 40 00 00 | Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0,94 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 40 00 10 | High flow linear low density polyethylene-1-butene / LLDPE (CAS RN 25087-34-7) in form of powder, with -a melt flow rate (MFR 190 °C/2,16 kg) of 16g/10 min or more, but not more than 24 g/10 min and -a density (ASTM D 1505) of 0,922 g/cm³ or more, but not more than 0,926 g/cm³ and -a vicat softening temperature of min. 94 °C | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 40 00 30 | Octene linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) produced by a Ziegler-Natta catalyst method in the form of pellets with:<br> <br><br><br>- more than 10 % but not more than 20 % by weight of copolymer,<br> <br><br><br>- a melt flow rate (MFR 190°C/2,16 kg) of 0,7 g / 10 min or more but not more than 0,9 g / 10 min, and<br> <br><br><br>- a density (ASTM D4703) of 0,911 g/cm³ or more, but not more than 0,913 g/cm³<br>for use in the co-extrusion processing of films for flexible food packaging | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 40 00 50 | Copolymer of ethylene and 1-butene (CAS RN 25087-34-7) with: -a density (ASTM D 1505) of 0,924 g/cm³ or more but not more than 0,928 g/cm³, -a melt flow rate (190 °C/2,16 kg) of 48 g/10 min or more but not more than 52 g/10 min, and -a peak melting temperature of 120 °C or more but not more than 124 °C | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 40 00 60 | Copolymer of ethylene and 1-butene (CAS RN 25087-34-7) with: -a density (ASTM D 1505) of 0,922 g/cm³ or more but not more than 0,926 g/cm³ and -a melt flow rate (190 °C/2,16 kg) of 18 g/10 min or more but not more than 22 g/10 min | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 40 00 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 3901
The subheadings immediately before and after 3901.40 in chapter 39.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 3901.40.
What is HS code 3901.40?
HS code 3901.40 covers: Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94. It belongs to chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 3901.40?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 6.5%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 3901.40?
The UK extends 3901.40 to 6 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 3901400000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.