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U.S. imports of polyurethanes, primary forms (HS 390950) totaled $46.6M in April 2026, traded with 45 countries.
Importers of Polyurethanes, Primary Forms paid $3.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $22.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Polyurethanes, Primary Forms imports of $46.6M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $42.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPolyurethanes in primary forms — spanning elastomeric grades, cements, and general-purpose formulations — are versatile polymer intermediates used in flexible and rigid foam, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomeric parts across automotive, construction, and footwear sectors. The US schedule subdivides this heading into elastomeric polyurethanes (3909501000), polyurethane cements (3909502000), non-elastomeric grades (3909506000), and a residual NESOI line (3909505000). Canada and Germany lead supply, with Italy also a notable source reflecting its strong footwear and furniture foam industries.
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Elastomeric polyurethanes exhibit rubber-like extensibility and recovery — typically used in cast wheels, seals, and flexible coatings. Non-elastomeric grades are rigid or semi-rigid and used in structural foam, hard coatings, or adhesive systems. The classification turns on the physical and mechanical properties of the cured or uncured resin as described in technical data sheets; a customs broker may request manufacturer documentation to confirm the correct line.
Polyurethane cements are reactive adhesive or bonding formulations — typically two-component systems — used to bond rubber to metal in industrial rollers, to laminate composites, and as structural adhesives in automotive assembly. They are classified separately from general polyurethane resins because their primary commercial function is adhesion rather than molding or foam production.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $21.8M | $15.5M | -$6.3M |
| MEXICO | $1.5M | $21.6M | +$20.0M |
| GERMANY | $9.2M | $1.5M | -$7.7M |
| CHINA | $677K | $5.0M | +$4.4M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $1.4M | $3.2M | +$1.8M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3909505000 | POLYURETHANES,IN PRIMARY FORMS,NESOI | $34.5M | 16.16% | $2.2M |
| 3909501000 | POLYURETHANES,ELASTOMERIC | $10.4M | 10.87% | $820K |
| 3909502000 | POLYURETHANES,CEMENTS | $1.7M | 12.16% | $203K |
POLYURETHANES,IN PRIMARY FORMS,NESOI
POLYURETHANES,ELASTOMERIC
POLYURETHANES,CEMENTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3909506000 | POLYURETHANES, EXCEPT ELASTOMERIC | $51.5M |
| 3909501000 | POLYURETHANES,ELASTOMERIC | $19.5M |
POLYURETHANES, EXCEPT ELASTOMERIC
9.6M kg
POLYURETHANES,ELASTOMERIC
3.1M 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 | $10.8M | $7.8M | -$3.0M |
| Pennsylvania | $3.1M | $8.1M | +$5.0M |
| North Carolina | $1.7M | $8.0M | +$6.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $631K | $12.4M | +$11.8M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $7.6M | $3.9M | -$3.6M |
| DETROIT, MI | $5.7M | $3.3M | -$2.3M |