Chapter 39 · Plastics and articles thereof · Section 7
HS Code 3905.99
Other
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 3905.99
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3905.99.30 |
Other > Polyvinyl carbazole (including adjuvants) |
Free | - | 43.5% | kg |
| 3905.99.80 |
Other > Other |
5.3% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 43.5% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 3905.99
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 99 10 | Poly(vinyl formal), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, of a molecular weight of 10000 or more but not exceeding 40000 and containing by weight: – 9,5 % or more but not more than 13 % of acetyl groups evaluated as vinyl acetate, – 5 % or more but not more than 6,5 % of hydroxy groups evaluated as vinyl alcohol | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3905 99 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3905 99 00 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 3905.99
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 99 00 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 99 10 00 | Poly(vinyl formal), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, of a molecular weight of 10 000 or more but not exceeding 40 000 and containing by weight:<br><br><br>- 9,5 % or more but not more than 13 % of acetyl groups evaluated as vinyl acetate and<br><br><br>- 5 % or more but not more than 6,5 % of hydroxy groups evaluated as vinyl alcohol | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 99 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 99 90 10 | For cavity filling, for use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 99 90 30 | Povidone (INN) iodine (CAS RN 25655-41-8) with a purity by weight of 92 % or more | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 99 90 81 | Poly(vinyl butyral)(CAS RN 63148-65-2):<br>— containing by weight 17,5 % or more, but not more than 20 % of hydroxyl groups, and<br>— with a median particle size (D50) of more than 0,6 mm | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 99 90 95 | Hexadecylated or eicosylated polyvinylpyrrolidone | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 99 90 96 | Polymer of vinyl formal, in one of the forms mentioned in note 6 (b) to Chapter 39, of a weight average molecular weight (M<sub>w</sub>) of 25 000 or more but not more than 150 000 and containing by weight:<br> <br><br><br>- 9,5 % or more but not more than 13 % of acetyl groups evaluated as vinyl acetate and<br> <br><br><br>- 5 % or more but not more than 6,5 % of hydroxy groups evaluated as vinyl alcohol<br> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 99 90 98 | Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) partially substituted by triacontyl groups, containing by weight 78 % or more but not more than 82 % of triacontyl groups | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3905 99 90 99 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 3905
The subheadings immediately before and after 3905.99 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 3905.99.
What is HS code 3905.99?
HS code 3905.99 covers: Other. It belongs to chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 3905.99?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 5.3%. 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 3905.99?
The UK extends 3905.99 to 10 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 3905990000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.