HS Code 3904Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms
9 six-digit codes · Heading 4 of 26 in Chapter 39 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 3904 is the customs heading for PVC, PTFE and related plastics traded as raw material. Use this page to see what it covers and how to pick the right subheading.
Heading 3904 is finely cut: 9 six-digit codes, 390410 to 390490, all of them under “Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 4 of 26 in Chapter 39, Plastics and articles thereof, which runs to 131 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 3904
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 390410 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms |
| 390421 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances |
| 390422 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances |
| 390430 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers, in primary forms |
| 390440 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride copolymers, in primary forms n.e.c. in heading no. 3904 |
| 390450 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary forms |
| 390461 | Halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary forms |
| 390469 | Halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers (other than polytetrafluoroethylene), in primary forms |
| 390490 | Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; n.e.c. in heading no. 3904 |
What HS code 3904 covers
You may also see it written as HSN code 3904.
Halogenated olefins are plastics built from small molecules that carry chlorine or fluorine. The familiar example is PVC, also sold as PVC resin. The heading also holds vinylidene chloride polymers and fluoro-polymers such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
The words primary forms mean the raw stage, such as powder, granules, liquids or pastes. Once the plastic is shaped into a pipe, sheet or tile, it normally moves to another heading.
How to choose the right 3904 subheading
Ask two questions. Is the polymer pure or blended? And which type of polymer is it? The exact wording of each six-digit code settles the answer, so read the full line before you classify.
Here is a quick guide to the hard choices:
- Plain PVC resin with nothing mixed in goes to 390410.
- The split is whether a plasticiser was added.
- Copolymers of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate have their own code, 390430.
- PTFE has its own line, 390461. Every other fluoro-polymer belongs in 390469.
- 390490 is the catch-all for goods in this heading that no other code covers. Try it last.
3904 vs nearby Chapter 39 headings
Each main plastic has its own heading.
Raw resin is also different from waste and finished goods. Scrap and waste of plastics belong in 3915. Tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics belong in 3917, even when the material is PVC.
The six-digit code is only the shared base. Each country adds its own national tariff lines after it. If you are unsure which line fits your product, try the HS code classifier.
Import and export data for HS 3904
If you trade PVC resin, PTFE or other polymers under this heading, you want to know who buys and who sells. 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.
Related
- Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof
- HS 3901 polymers of ethylene
- HS 3903 polymers of styrene
- HS 3905 polymers of vinyl acetate
- HS 3915 plastic waste and scrap
- HS 3917 plastic tubes, pipes and hoses
- PVC import data
- PVC export data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 39
- 3901Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms5 codes
- 3902Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms4 codes
- 3903Polymers of styrene, in primary forms5 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 3904?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 9 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 3904: common questions
What is HS 3904?
It is the group of raw plastics made from vinyl chloride or other halogenated olefins. In plain terms, think PVC, PTFE and similar resins.
What is the HS code for PVC resin?
Unmixed PVC is 390410. If the PVC is blended with other substances, look at 390421 and 390422.
What is the difference between 390421 and 390422?
It comes down to the plasticiser. 390421 covers stiff PVC without one, while 390422 covers softer PVC that has one.
What is the HS code for PTFE in primary forms?
PTFE in primary forms is 390461. Fluoro-polymers of any other kind are 390469.
What is the parent category of HS 3904?
It sits in Chapter 39, the plastics chapter, which belongs to Section VII.
Where can I find import and export data for HS 3904?
Read the data section above, then open the import data, export data, buyer data and supplier data pages linked here.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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