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U.S. imports of high-density polyethylene (hdpe) in primary forms (HS 390120) totaled $105.6M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) in Primary Forms paid $724K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $4.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPolyethylene with a specific gravity of 0.94 or more — commonly known as HDPE — is a foundational resin for pipe, blow-molded containers, film, and geomembranes. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading into a viscosity-differentiated line (3901201000, covering material with viscosity ≥1.44) and a residual NESOI line (3901205000), a distinction that matters for resin compounders specifying melt-flow characteristics. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with South Korea also a notable source; USMCA origin rules can affect duty treatment for North American shipments. Importers should verify whether specific grades fall under any applicable Section 301 measures depending on origin.
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HTS 3901201000 covers polyethylene with specific gravity ≥0.94 and a viscosity of 1.44 or greater. Resin that meets the density threshold but falls below the viscosity cutoff is classified under the NESOI line 3901205000. Importers should obtain technical data sheets confirming both parameters before filing entry.
Shipments from Canada and Mexico that satisfy USMCA rules of origin — including applicable tariff-shift or regional-value-content requirements — may qualify for USMCA preferential treatment. A licensed customs broker can confirm whether a specific resin grade and production origin meet those criteria.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901205000 | POLYETHYLENE HAVING A SPEC GRAVITY GT=0.94, NESOI | $100.5M | 15.78% | $549K |
| 3901201000 | POLYETHYLENE SPEC GRAVITY GT= 0.94, VISCOS GT=1.44 | $5.0M | 13.37% | $175K |
POLYETHYLENE HAVING A SPEC GRAVITY GT=0.94, NESOI
POLYETHYLENE SPEC GRAVITY GT= 0.94, VISCOS GT=1.44
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3901200000 | POLYETHYLENE HAVING A SPEC GRAVITY OF 0.94 OR MORE | $539.8M |
POLYETHYLENE HAVING A SPEC GRAVITY OF 0.94 OR MORE
430.3M kg
ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI
HS 392690
FLOOR, WALL, ETC COVERS, VINYL CHLORIDE POLYMERS
HS 391810
TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE OF PLASTICS
HS 392410
SACKS & BAGS (INCL CONES) OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE
HS 392321
HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET ARTICLES NESOI OF PLASTICS
HS 392490
PLATES, SHEETS ETC, NON-CELL ETC, POLYMER
HS 392010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $15.4M | $362.8M | +$347.3M |
| South Carolina | $6.6M | $53.9M | +$47.4M |
| Georgia | $10.0M | $17.0M | +$7.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $917K | $216.8M | +$215.8M |
| LAREDO, TX | $5.0M | $95.0M | +$90.0M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $40.3M | $21.7M | -$18.7M |