Frequently Asked Questions

How do I determine whether a plastic product classifies as a 'primary form' resin or as a fabricated article?

Primary forms (headings 3901–3914) include liquids, pastes, powders, granules, flakes, and similar bulk forms used as feedstock for further processing. Once a polymer has been shaped into a specific article—a film, sheet, pipe, container, or finished part—it moves to the fabricated-article headings (3916–3926). The test is whether the product retains the character of a raw material or has taken on the form of a specific article.

Which trade-remedy measures most commonly affect plastic imports from China?

Many tariff lines in Chapter 39 originating from China are subject to Section 301 measures. The specific list number and rate depend on the 10-digit HTS line, and some lines have been subject to exclusion requests that may or may not remain in effect. Importers should verify the current Section 301 status of their specific tariff line and country of origin before each shipment.

Plastics & Articles Thereof

Name: Chapter 39: Plastics & Articles Thereof
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HS 39Chapter2-digit

U.S. imports · August 2026: $6.5B

U.S. exports · August 2026: $7.2B

Balance · August 2026: $759.9M; Trade surplus

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12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$6.5BYoY · free account

Exports

$7.2BYoY · free account

Low of 8 reported months · imports

Low · free account

$7.4B$0

September 2025February 2026August 2026

Through August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · August 2026

Countries

origin

China pays 24.7% duty; Mexico 0.7%.

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rate provision · imports

30.8% enters free of duty.

Dutiable - HTS chapter 99 rate (duty reported)63.2%$4.1B
Free under HTS chapter 9928.3%$1.8B
Dutiable - general rate (HTS column 1)2.9%$189.4M
Bonded warehouse or Foreign Trade Zone (duty deferred)2.4%$156.6M
Free under legislation, proclamation, or administrative action1.8%$116.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I determine whether a plastic product classifies as a 'primary form' resin or as a fabricated article?

Primary forms (headings 3901–3914) include liquids, pastes, powders, granules, flakes, and similar bulk forms used as feedstock for further processing. Once a polymer has been shaped into a specific article—a film, sheet, pipe, container, or finished part—it moves to the fabricated-article headings (3916–3926). The test is whether the product retains the character of a raw material or has taken on the form of a specific article.

Which trade-remedy measures most commonly affect plastic imports from China?

Many tariff lines in Chapter 39 originating from China are subject to Section 301 measures. The specific list number and rate depend on the 10-digit HTS line, and some lines have been subject to exclusion requests that may or may not remain in effect. Importers should verify the current Section 301 status of their specific tariff line and country of origin before each shipment.

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AR Unlimited Supply
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Houston, United StatesDistributorListing verified Oct 2026
Houston wholesale distributor of foodservice disposables (deli containers, cups, lids, gloves, cutlery, foil pans, napkins, bags, liners). Own brand Crown Paper & Plastic. Serving distributors nationwide.
- 3926.90Miscellaneous Articles of Plastics
Beiyin Packaging
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Kazuo, ChinaManufacturerListing verified Aug 2026
Kazuo Beyin Paper and Plastic Packing Co., Ltd. (Beyin Packaging) makes flexible packaging: food bags, medicinal packaging bags, spout pouches, biodegradable bags and laminated printing film. Its predecessor, Xiongxian Juren Paper and Plas…
- 3923.29Plastic Sacks & Bags of Non-Ethylene Plastics (NESOI)
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Kosmik shipping llc
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Jersey City, United StatesLogistics providerListing verified Sep 2026
- 3901Ethylene Polymers in Primary Forms
- 28929Precious Metal Waste & Scrap, N.E.S.
- 4707.10Waste & Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper/Paperboard (OCC)
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ProPCMaterial (SONGYAO)
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Shijiazhuang, ChinaManufacturerListing verified Nov 2026
ProPCMaterial (SONGYAO) is a polycarbonate sheet manufacturer and exporter based in Shijiazhuang, China. We produce hollow, solid and corrugated PC sheets for roofing, greenhouses, awnings and related applications.
- 3920.61Non-Cellular Polycarbonate Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip
- 3921.19Cellular Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip (Other, NESOI)
XIANGHUI PACK
Supplier
Guiyang, ChinaTrading companyListing verified Oct 2026
XIANGHUI PACK is a China-based supplier of custom PP corrugated plastic packaging for industrial, logistics and food supply chain applications. We work with established manufacturing partners to provide corrugated plastic boxes, sheets, di…
- 3920.20Non-Cellular, Non-Reinforced Polypropylene Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip
- 3923.10Plastic Boxes, Cases, Crates & Similar Articles

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HS 39Chapter2-digit

U.S. imports · August 2026: $6.5B

U.S. exports · August 2026: $7.2B

Balance · August 2026: $759.9M; Trade surplus

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Last updated: August 2026 data

Chapter 39 · 131 products

Share of all U.S. imports2%

Chapter 39 · $6.5B of $336.2B

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26 · ranked by total trade

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$6.5BYoY · free account

Exports

$7.2BYoY · free account

Low of 8 reported months · imports

Low · free account

$7.4B$0

September 2025February 2026August 2026

Through August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · August 2026

Countries

origin

China pays 24.7% duty; Mexico 0.7%.

All 181 countries →

Districts

customs district

All districts →

States

destination

All states →

Ports

entry

All ports →

Tariff programs

rate provision · imports

30.8% enters free of duty.

Dutiable - HTS chapter 99 rate (duty reported)63.2%$4.1B
Free under HTS chapter 9928.3%$1.8B
Dutiable - general rate (HTS column 1)2.9%$189.4M
Bonded warehouse or Foreign Trade Zone (duty deferred)2.4%$156.6M
Free under legislation, proclamation, or administrative action1.8%$116.0M

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AU
AR Unlimited Supply
Supplier
Houston, United StatesDistributorListing verified Oct 2026
Houston wholesale distributor of foodservice disposables (deli containers, cups, lids, gloves, cutlery, foil pans, napkins, bags, liners). Own brand Crown Paper & Plastic. Serving distributors nationwide.
- 3926.90Miscellaneous Articles of Plastics
Beiyin Packaging
Supplier
Kazuo, ChinaManufacturerListing verified Aug 2026
Kazuo Beyin Paper and Plastic Packing Co., Ltd. (Beyin Packaging) makes flexible packaging: food bags, medicinal packaging bags, spout pouches, biodegradable bags and laminated printing film. Its predecessor, Xiongxian Juren Paper and Plas…
- 3923.29Plastic Sacks & Bags of Non-Ethylene Plastics (NESOI)
KS
Kosmik shipping llc
Supplier
Jersey City, United StatesLogistics providerListing verified Sep 2026
- 3901Ethylene Polymers in Primary Forms
- 28929Precious Metal Waste & Scrap, N.E.S.
- 4707.10Waste & Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper/Paperboard (OCC)
P
ProPCMaterial (SONGYAO)
Supplier
Shijiazhuang, ChinaManufacturerListing verified Nov 2026
ProPCMaterial (SONGYAO) is a polycarbonate sheet manufacturer and exporter based in Shijiazhuang, China. We produce hollow, solid and corrugated PC sheets for roofing, greenhouses, awnings and related applications.
- 3920.61Non-Cellular Polycarbonate Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip
- 3921.19Cellular Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip (Other, NESOI)
XIANGHUI PACK
Supplier
Guiyang, ChinaTrading companyListing verified Oct 2026
XIANGHUI PACK is a China-based supplier of custom PP corrugated plastic packaging for industrial, logistics and food supply chain applications. We work with established manufacturing partners to provide corrugated plastic boxes, sheets, di…
- 3920.20Non-Cellular, Non-Reinforced Polypropylene Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip
- 3923.10Plastic Boxes, Cases, Crates & Similar Articles

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