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U.S. exports of polyurethanes, primary forms (HS 390950) totaled $74.7M in July 2026.
Importers of Polyurethanes, Primary Forms paid $3.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $23.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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1.5K shipments/mo
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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Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 3909
Subheading 390950 · $40.4M of $81.3M
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$40.4MYoY · Pro
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$74.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3909505000 | Polyurethanes,in Primary Forms,NESOI | $29.5M | 8.21% | 54.77% | $2.4M |
| 3909501000 | Polyurethanes,Elastomeric | $9.7M | 7.43% | 67.17% | $723K |
| 3909502000 | Polyurethanes,Cements | $1.2M | 8.05% | 99.31% | $99K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3909506000 | Polyurethanes, Except Elastomeric | $52.1M |
| 3909501000 | Polyurethanes,Elastomeric | $22.6M |
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 · July 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 51% of it.
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rate provision · imports
40.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.02%.