U.S. exports of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), in Primary Forms (HS 390610) totaled $8.1M in September 2026.
Importers of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), in Primary Forms paid $282K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 11.46% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), in Primary Forms imports of $2.4M in September 2026 ran 37% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataPolymethyl methacrylate — universally known in trade as PMMA or acrylic glass — is classified under a single US tariff line (3906100000) and serves as a primary input for optical lenses, display panels, automotive lighting, and architectural glazing, where its optical clarity and weatherability are decisive. Japan is the leading supplier to the US market, followed by South Korea and Italy, reflecting the strong acrylic resin production bases in those countries. PMMA grades vary significantly by molecular weight, optical transmission, and impact modification, and these specifications should be clearly documented on the commercial invoice to support both classification and valuation.
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171 import shipments a month
Impact-modified PMMA, where a rubber phase is incorporated to improve toughness, generally still classifies under 3906100000 as long as PMMA remains the essential character of the primary-form material. However, if the product is a compounded blend where another polymer predominates, reclassification under a different heading may be warranted. A licensed customs broker or CBP binding ruling can resolve borderline cases.
Both pellets and powder are primary forms of PMMA and classify under 3906100000 — the physical presentation (pellets, granules, powder, beads) does not create a separate tariff line within this heading. The duty rate is the same regardless of physical form, though the commercial invoice should accurately describe the form for CBP examination purposes.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 3906
Subheading 390610 · $8.1M of $156.2M
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Imports
$2.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$8.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $44.0M of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), in Primary Forms and exported $113.9M.
Through September 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3906100000 | Polymethyl Methacrylate | $4.6M | 11.49% | 93.94% | $524K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3906100000 | Polymethyl Methacrylate | $8.4M |
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.
Exports · September 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 79% of it.
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rate provision · imports
5.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.46% of imports for consumption.