Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Other Ethylene Polymers in Primary Forms (NESOI) (HS 390190) totaled $72.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Other Ethylene Polymers in Primary Forms (NESOI) paid $3.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.40% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Other Ethylene Polymers in Primary Forms (NESOI) imports of $24.8M in August 2026 ran 33% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHeading 390190 is a residual catch-all for ethylene polymers not classified elsewhere in Chapter 39, covering elastomeric grades (3901901000), ethylene copolymers (3901905501), and other primary-form materials (3901909000). China is the leading US supplier under this heading, followed by France and Japan, making Section 301 tariff exposure a key cost consideration for Chinese-origin shipments. The elastomeric subheading captures specialty grades used in seals, gaskets, and vibration-damping components, while the copolymer line encompasses a broad range of functional resins. Precise classification within the three lines depends on whether the material is elastomeric and on its specific copolymer chemistry.
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CBP generally applies the Chapter 39 note definition of elastomeric: the material must be capable of being stretched to at least twice its original length at room temperature and return substantially to its original dimensions upon release. Technical data sheets and stress-strain test results are the standard supporting documentation for this classification.
Chinese-origin goods classified under heading 390190 are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which add to the landed cost relative to equivalent material from France, Japan, or Canada. Importers have responded by qualifying alternative suppliers or seeking first-sale valuation strategies, but any origin-shifting must be supported by genuine manufacturing activity to avoid transshipment concerns.
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 3901
Subheading 390190 · $72.5M of $1.6B
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901909000 | Polymers of Ethylene in Primary Form, NESOI | $13.5M | 18.05% | 92.50% | $2.4M |
| 3901901000 | Polymers of Ethylene in Primary Form, Elastomeric | $8.1M | 14.05% | 84.41% | $1.1M |
| 3901905501 | Ethylene Copolymers | $3.1M | 7.26% | 63.90% | $222K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3901905501 | Ethylene Copolymers | $38.3M |
| 3901901000 | Polymers of Ethylene in Primary Form, Elastomeric | $17.3M |
| 3901909000 | Polymers of Ethylene in Primary Form, NESOI | $16.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$24.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$72.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $217.4M of Other Ethylene Polymers in Primary Forms (NESOI) and exported $882.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Belgium together take 47% of it.
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rate provision · imports
13.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.40% of imports for consumption.