Chapter 39 · Plastics and articles thereof · Section 7
HS Code 3905.30
Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups
Heading 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers 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 3905.30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3905.30.00 | Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups | 3.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 37.5% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 3905.30
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 3905 30 00 | Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 3905.30
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 3905 30 00 00 | Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 30 00 10 | Viscous preparation, essentially consisting of poly(vinyl alcohol) (CAS RN 9002-89-5), an organic solvent and water for use as protective coating of wafers during the manufacturing of semiconductors | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 30 00 91 | imported for the manufacturing of dry-blend adhesives, produced and sold in powder form for the carton board industry | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 30 00 92 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 30 00 95 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 3905
The subheadings immediately before and after 3905.30 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 3905.30.
What is HS code 3905.30?
HS code 3905.30 covers: Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups. It belongs to chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 3905.30?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 3.2%. 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 3905.30?
The UK extends 3905.30 to 5 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 3905300000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.