3901.10.50

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Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms: Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94

Heading: 3901 Chapter: 39 As of August 15, 2026

Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.

Duty rates

Column 1 (General / MFN)

6.5%

Column 2 (Non-NTR)

43%

Column 1 (Special / FTA)

Free

Eligible

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The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.

Trade measures (Chapter 99)

No active Chapter 99 measures are linked to this code.

Rate-change history

What the rate was before, and when it changed. The government schedule replaces each revision in place; we keep the timeline.

  1. NEW_PROGRAM Executive Order Feb 1, 2026 — Reciprocal Tariff (FR 2026-03824)

    Section 122 reciprocal surcharge in effect — additional 10% on most imports through July 24, 2026

    See the change →
  2. Base rate HTS 2023

    Column 1 general rate set to 6.5%.

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The eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) of LUPOY HR5007A from Canada

The eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) of LUPOY HR5007A from Canada

N345907 February 20, 2025

The tariff classification of elastomeric ethylene copolymers from Belgium

Item 1 is referred to as ELVALOY™ AC 3217 Acrylate Copolymer. The product is a copolymer of ethylene and butyl acrylate. The ethylene monomer comprises greater than 50 percent, but less than 95 percent by weight of the copolymer. Documentat

N345905 February 18, 2025

The tariff classification of elastomeric ethylene copolymers from Belgium

Four of the products are referred to as peelable resins. APPEEL™ 20D745, 20D855, 20D784 and 20D751. The products are modified ethylene acrylate resins. The ethylene monomer comprises greater than 50 percent, but less than 95 percent by weig

N345101 January 22, 2025

The tariff classification of elastomeric ethylene copolymers from Belgium

Item 1 is referred to as ELVALOY™ AC 2116 Acrylate Copolymer. The product is a copolymer of ethylene and ethyl acrylate. The ethylene monomer comprises greater than 50 percent, but less than 95 percent by weight of the copolymer. Documentat

H303134 September 17, 2024

Application for Further Review of Protest No. 3901-16-100343; Smith-Cooper International; Antidumping Duty Order; Scope; Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People’s Republic of China; A-570-875

From November 9, 2014, to March 20, 2015, Smith-Cooper International (“Smith-Cooper” or “protestant”) made ten entries of non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings. The pipe fittings were imported from the People’s Republic of China (“China”).

N342430 September 9, 2024

The tariff classification of elastomeric ethylene copolymers from Belgium

Item 1 is referred to as ELVALOY™ AC 1609 Acrylate Copolymer. The product is a copolymer of ethylene and methyl acrylate. The ethylene monomer comprises greater that 50 percent, but less than 95 percent by weight of the copolymer. Documenta

H337092 July 19, 2024

Applications for Further Review; Protests Nos. 3901-22-126592, 3901-22-126433 and 3901-22-126756; Transaction Value; Credit for Payments Already Made

The subject PUKs were manufactured in China. The protestant states that in early 2020, it initiated discussions with the Chinese manufacturer regarding packaging changes for the PUKs. According to an e-mail from the manufacturer to the prot

N339311 April 8, 2024

The tariff classification of polyethylene flakes from China

Item number X93630 is described as decorative artificial snow. The artificial snow consists of polyethylene flakes formed by shredding polyethylene fabric. It will be imported in 3-ounce bags for retail sale. The product is similar in form

H302575 July 26, 2023

Application for Further Review of Protest Number 390118100874; 19 C.F.R. § 10.31(g)

Premier Rides imported merchandise on September 29, 2017, which was entered and released on October 2, 2017. The imported merchandise was entered as a Type 01 entry for consumption from the United Kingdom, and classified under subheading 85

N327741 September 6, 2022

The tariff classification of polyethylene terpolymer from France

The product under consideration is Apolhya® LP2, a terpolymer consisting primarily of polyethylene. It will be imported in pellet form.

N327617 August 31, 2022

The tariff classification of a cross-linked polyethylene copolymer from Mexico

The product under consideration is XLPE T4 H-S. It is a copolymer composed primarily of cross-linked polyethylene with flame retardant additives and other fillers. It will be imported in pellet form.

H298167 September 16, 2021

Application for Further Review of Protest Number 3901-2018-100274; Concerning Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipes from the People’s Republic of China subject to Antidumping Order 570-910 and Countervailing Order 570-911; timeliness of protest

Application for Further Review of Protest Number 3901-2018-100274; Concerning Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipes from the People’s Republic of China subject to Antidumping Order 570-910 and Countervailing Order 570-911; timeliness o

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