Code 3917 21 10 · Subheading 3917 21

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Seamless rigid pipes and tubes of ethylene polymers, including surface-treated items, not further worked

This is a complete 8-digit customs code. There is no further code choice to make below it.

This covers rigid pipes and tubes made of ethylene polymers that are seamless. They may be surface-treated, but must not be further worked.

For example

A seamless rigid polyethylene pipe, not further worked
A seamless rigid surface-treated polyethylene tube, not further worked

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Official tariff text

Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of polymers of ethylene, seamless and of a length > the maximum cross-sectional dimension, whether or not surface-worked, but not otherwise worked

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Step 5 of 5 · Complete

Step 1 · Section VII Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles …
Is the product made of plastic, or is it made of rubber?
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Step 2 · Chapter 39 Plastics and articles thereof 1 of 2 chapters in section VII
What kind of plastic product is it: an unworked polymer or ion exchanger, plastic waste, a monofilament, rod or profile, a pipe or hose, a floor or wall covering, a flat plastic form, a sanitary item, a transport or packaging item, a household or toilet item, building equipment, or another plastic article?
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Step 3 · Heading 3917 Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor, e.g.… 17 of 26 headings under chapter 39
Is it an artificial gut, a rigid pipe or hose, a flexible pipe or hose, or a plastic fitting—and, where relevant, what plastic is it made of, what is its bursting pressure, is it reinforced or connected with other materials, and does it have fittings?
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Step 4 · Subheading 3917 21 Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of polymers of ethyle… 2 of 10 subheadings under heading 3917
Are the pipes or hoses seamless, only surface-treated, and not further processed?
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Step 5 · Full code 3917 21 10 Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of polymers of ethyle… 1 of 2 codes under subheading 3917 21

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3917 21 10

Seamless rigid pipes and tubes of ethylene polymers, including surface-treated items, not further worked

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you are here 3917 21 10 Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of polymers of ethylene, seamless and of a length > the maximum cross-sectional dimension, whether or not surface-worked, but not otherwise worked 6.5%
another option 3917 21 90 Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of polymers of ethylene (excl. seamless and cut to length only) 6.5%

Trade measures to be aware of

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.

Lower duty for goods from some countries

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; 52 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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Restrictions and paperwork

Import restrictions are recorded for goods originating in Ukraine, Belarus and Russian Federation.

Document or certificate conditions are recorded. Customs may ask for:
- Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document
- Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)
- Movement certificate EUR.1
- Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia
- The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 4)
- The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 3)
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- Goods entered the territory of the customs union of the EU and presented to customs authorities prior to the entry into force or to applicability date of the present sanction, whichever is latest (see Article 8f of Regulation (EU) No 765/2006)
- Import authorisation by virtue of article 1ra paragraph 10 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006
- The prohibitions defined in article 3i.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in article 3i.3aa)
- Import authorisation by virtue of article 12b.2 of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014
- Goods entered the territory of the customs union of the EU and presented to customs authorities prior to the entry into force or to applicability date of the present sanction, whichever is latest (see Article 12e of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014)
- Import authorisation by virtue of article 3i paragraph 3c of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014
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EU tariff measure data version 2026-08-03-tullverket.

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

39.17.2100

Of polymers of ethylene

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

All 2 UK lines under this code

They all have the same duty rates shown here.

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Often confused with

3917 21 90 Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of polymers of ethylene (excl. seamless and cut to length only) 6.5%
That code covers other rigid ethylene-polymer pipes and tubes, excluding seamless ones and referring to items only surface-treated; this code covers seamless items that are not further worked.
4009 11 00 Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (excl. hard rubber), not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings 3.0%
That code is for pipes and tubes of soft rubber without fittings, whereas this code is for rigid pipes and tubes of ethylene polymers.
4009 12 00 Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (excl. hard rubber), not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings 3.0%
That code is for pipes and tubes of soft rubber with fittings, whereas this code is for rigid pipes and tubes of ethylene polymers.

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.

Seamless rigid pipes and tubes of ethylene polymers, including surface-treated items, not further worked

Seamless rigid pipes and tubes of ethylene polymers, including surface-treated items, not further worked

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Trade measures to be aware of

Lower duty for goods from some countries

Restrictions and paperwork

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