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U.S. imports of waste, parings and scrap of ethylene polymers (HS 391510) totaled $2.7M in June 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Waste, Parings and Scrap of Ethylene Polymers paid $21K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $205K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Polyethylene scrap and off-cuts — including HDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE waste streams — enter the US under a single 10-digit line (3915100000) and serve as feedstock for plastics recyclers and compounders. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, reflecting tightly integrated North American manufacturing supply chains where cross-border scrap flows are common. Trade in plastic waste is increasingly subject to Basel Convention controls in exporting countries, and US importers should confirm that shipments comply with any applicable export licensing requirements in the country of origin. The material's resin type, contamination level, and form (baled, granulated, or loose) affect both its commercial value and its classification relative to secondary raw materials.
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Generally, both baled and granulated polyethylene scrap classify under 3915100000 as long as the material remains waste or scrap rather than a reprocessed primary form. However, if the material has been cleaned, sorted, and pelletized to a specification that makes it functionally equivalent to a primary-form polymer, CBP may reclassify it under Chapter 39 headings covering polymers of ethylene in primary forms. Importers should retain processing records and specifications to support the correct classification.
The Basel Convention's 2019 amendments tightened controls on transboundary movements of contaminated or mixed plastic waste. While the US has not ratified the Basel Convention, exporting countries may require prior informed consent or export permits for certain plastic waste streams. Importers sourcing from countries that have implemented these controls should confirm that the exporter has obtained any required authorizations before shipment to avoid delays or rejection at the US port of entry.
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Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3915100000 | WASTE,PARING,SCRAP,OF PLAST,OF POLYMRS OF ETHYLENE | $2.7M | 0.78% | 7.63% | $21K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3915100000 | WASTE,PARING,SCRAP,OF PLAST,OF POLYMRS OF ETHYLENE | $6.1M |
ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI
HS 392690
TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE OF PLASTICS
HS 392410
FLOOR, WALL, ETC COVERS, VINYL CHLORIDE POLYMERS
HS 391810
HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET ARTICLES NESOI OF PLASTICS
HS 392490
SACKS & BAGS (INCL CONES) OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE
HS 392321
ETHYLENE-ALPHA-OLEFIN COPOLY, SPC GRAVITY <0.94
HS 390140
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $305K | $1.4M | +$1.1M |
| California | $30K | $952K | +$922K |
| Florida | -- | $752K | +$752K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $728K | $362K | -$367K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |