Code 3901 20 90 · Subheading 3901 20
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This code covers polyethylene in unprocessed form with a density of >= 0,94. It does not cover the specifically described irregular blocks, pieces, powders, granules, flakes and similar forms intended for making chlorosulfonated polyethylene.
Official tariff text
Polyethylene with a specific gravity of >= 0,94, in primary forms (excl. polyethylene in blocks of irregular shape, lumps, powders, granules, flakes and similar bulk forms, of a specific gravity of >= 0,958 at 23°C, containing <= 50 mg/kg of aluminium, <= 2 mg/kg of calcium, of chromium, of iron, of nickel and of titanium each and <= 8 mg/kg of vanadium, for the manufacture of chlorosulphonated polyethylene)
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3901 20 90
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Besides the ordinary duty, the EU records these kinds of measure against this code. They are listed as signals only: whether one applies to your goods can depend on where they come from, who produced them, the exact product and the documents you present. No amounts are worked out here.
Preferential rates exist for goods originating in Andorra; San Marino; Türkiye; Economic Partnership Agreements; CARIFORUM except Haiti; Comoros (excluding Mayotte), Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and dependencies and Zimbabwe; Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Namibia; Western Sahara; 43 more origins. Whether you can use one depends on the origin rules for the goods and on the documentation you can show.
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What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.
39.01.2010
Containing hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), perhalogenated fluorocarbons (PFC) or regulated chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)
39.01.2090
Other
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What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.
3901 20 90 00
Other
These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.
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Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).
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Codes that sit close to this one, for when the material itself could be different.
That code covers the specifically described irregular blocks, pieces, powders, granules, flakes and similar forms with density >= 0,958 at 23°C and the stated aluminium, calcium, chromium, iron, nickel, titanium and vanadium limits, intended for making chlorosulfonated polyethylene.
That code covers polymers of propylene or other olefins in unprocessed form, whereas this code names polyethylene.
That code covers poly(ethylene terephthalate) with a viscosity index of >= 78 ml / g in unprocessed form, not polyethylene.
Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.
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