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HS Code 3901.20.10.00: Polyethylene in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, of a specific gravity of 0.958 or more at 23 °c, containing: - 50 mg/kg or less of aluminium, - 2 mg/kg or less of calcium, - 2 mg/kg or less of chromium, - 2 mg/kg or less of iron, - 2 mg/kg or less of nickel, - 2 mg/kg or less of titanium and - 8 mg/kg or less of vanadium, for the manufacture of chlorosulphonated polyethylene

UK import duty, VAT, preferential (FTA) rates and how to classify and declare this commodity.
Commodity code
3901.20.10.00
UK MFN duty rate
0.00 %
Preferential (FTA) rate
0% from Chile, Dominican Republic, European Union
Import VAT
20%
Chapter
39 — Plastics and articles thereof
Tariff
UK Global Tariff (CDS)

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Declaring this commodity to UK customs

Goods under 3901.20.10.00 (Polyethylene in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, of a specific gravity of 0.958 or more at 23 °c, containing: - 50 mg/kg or less of aluminium, - 2 mg/kg or less of calcium, - 2 mg/kg or less of chromium, - 2 mg/kg or less of iron, - 2 mg/kg or less of nickel, - 2 mg/kg or less of titanium and - 8 mg/kg or less of vanadium, for the manufacture of chlorosulphonated polyethylene) are declared to HMRC via the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). With tradePhlo you upload your commercial invoice, the AI extracts and pre-fills the declaration, checks the duty (0.00 %) and import VAT (20%), and you submit to CDS in minutes — for imports, exports and NCTS6 transit. Landed cost (duty + VAT + freight and port handling) is shown up front, so you know the true cost before committing to the trade. Where a UK free-trade agreement applies, the preferential rate (0% from chile, dominican republic, european union) can cut the duty to zero if the rules of origin are met.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the UK import duty on polyethylene in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, of a sp (HS 3901.20.10.00)?

Under commodity code 3901.20.10.00, the UK MFN import duty is 0.00 %. A preferential (FTA) rate may apply depending on the country of origin and rules of origin (0% from chile, dominican republic, european union). Import VAT of 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty.

How do I find the commodity code for polyethylene in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, of a sp?

This product is classified under 3901.20.10.00 (Chapter 39 — Plastics and articles thereof). tradePhlo's AI HS classifier suggests the right code from a plain-language description, with a confidence score — free to try.

How do I declare HS 3901.20.10.00 to UK customs?

File an import or export declaration on the UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS). With tradePhlo you upload your commercial invoice, the AI extracts the data, the duty (0.00 %) and VAT (20%) are calculated, and you submit to CDS in minutes — no agent required.

Rates are indicative, sourced from tradePhlo Intelligence (UK Global Tariff). Always confirm the current rate and any conditions before declaring. Last reviewed June 2026.