HS Code 3902Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms
4 six-digit codes · Heading 2 of 26 in Chapter 39 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 3902 is the home of polypropylene, polyisobutylene and other olefin plastics sold as raw polymer. Use this page to pick the right subheading before you look for trade records.
Goods answering to “Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms” split into 4 six-digit codes, 390210 through 390290. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 2 of 26 in Chapter 39, Plastics and articles thereof, which runs to 131 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 3902
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 390210 | Propylene, other olefin polymers; polypropylene in primary forms |
| 390220 | Propylene, other olefin polymers; polyisobutylene in primary forms |
| 390230 | Propylene, other olefin polymers; propylene copolymers in primary forms |
| 390290 | Propylene, other olefin polymers; n.e.c. in heading no. 3902, in primary forms |
What this heading covers
Olefins are a family of simple chemicals made from oil and gas. Propylene is one of them. When propylene is linked into long chains, the result is polypropylene. Other olefins can be linked in a similar way.
This heading is for those polymers while they are still raw material. Customs calls that state primary forms. The material has not yet been shaped into a pipe, a bag or any other finished item.
You will also see the number written as HSN code 3902. It is the same four digits in the Harmonized System, which is the shared code list used by customs offices around the world.
HS 3902 subheadings: 390210, 390220, 390230, 390290
The table above gives the official wording. Here is a short label for each line, so you can scan faster.
- 390210: polypropylene
- 390220: polyisobutylene
- 390230: propylene copolymers
- 390290: any other olefin polymer that has no line of its own
How to confirm the correct HS code for propylene polymers
Start with the name of the polymer. The product data sheet or the supplier's papers usually show it.
If the material is plain polypropylene, use 390210. If it is polyisobutylene, use 390220. If it is a copolymer of propylene, use 390230. If it is a different olefin polymer, use 390290.
A copolymer has its own line. Do not file it as plain polypropylene just because propylene is the main ingredient.
The first six digits are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. Each country may add more digits of its own, and it sets its own duty and tax. Check the rules of the importing country. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
3902 compared with nearby headings
The first question is simple: is the base polymer ethylene or propylene? Ethylene polymers, such as polyethylene, sit in heading 3901. Propylene and other olefins sit here.
Polymers of styrene have their own heading, 3903. Petroleum resins, polyterpenes and similar products of chemical synthesis are in 3911.
Plastic waste, parings and scrap do not belong in 3902. They go to 3915, even if the plastic was once polypropylene. Finished packing items such as lids and closures go to 3923, because this heading is only for raw polymer.
HS code 3902 import export data by country
Knowing the code is the first step. The next step is to see who trades under it.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
To look at one country, open the import data or export data pages and search with 3902 or any of its subheadings.
Related
- Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof
- HS 3901 polymers of ethylene
- HS 3903 polymers of styrene
- HS 3911 petroleum resins and polyterpenes
- HS 3915 plastic waste and scrap
- HS 3923 plastic packing articles
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Nearby headings in Chapter 39
- 3901Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms5 codes
- 3903Polymers of styrene, in primary forms5 codes
- 3904Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms9 codes
- 3905Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other…7 codes
- 3906Acrylic polymers in primary forms2 codes
- 3907Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms…11 codes
- 3908Polyamides in primary forms2 codes
- 3909Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms6 codes
- 3910Silicones in primary forms1 code
- 3911Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides…3 codes
- 3912Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms6 codes
- 3913Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g.…2 codes
Who ships under 3902?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VII: Plastics and Rubber, and Articles Thereof, chapters 39–40.
HS Code 3902: common questions
What is the HS code for polypropylene in primary forms?
Use 390210. It is the line made for polypropylene.
Is polyisobutylene covered by heading 3902?
Yes.
What is the difference between HS 3901 and 3902?
The base polymer decides. Ethylene polymers go to 3901.
Where are other olefin polymers classified if they are not polypropylene, polyisobutylene or copolymers?
They fall under 390290, the line for items not named elsewhere in this heading.
Is the HS code for polypropylene the same across countries?
The first six digits are shared, so 390210 is the same almost everywhere. Countries may add extra digits after that.
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