HS Code 391510
6-digit classification for Polyethylene Waste, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics : Of polymers of ethylene
Also searched as: polyethylene waste, PE scrap, LDPE scrap, HDPE scrap, plastic scrap
Classification
How 391510 breaks down
Plastics and articles thereof
Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics
Of polymers of ethylene
Short answer
What HS code 391510 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 391510 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for polyethylene waste; often searched as polyethylene waste, PE scrap, LDPE scrap. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 391510?
Buyers sourcing of polymers of ethylene from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 391510 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
US import duty · China origin
US import duty for HS 391510
Published USITC HTS rates for of polymers of ethylene (391510), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.
Base MFN rate
0%
From the US national tariff line under 391510.
Section 301 (China)
+25%
Covered lines under this code carry a Section 301 China surcharge.
Effective China-origin
≈25%
Base rate with applicable 301 surcharges — before MPF/HMF and any trade-action changes.
Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) + Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05 · rates change with trade actions — always confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before pricing a product. Other markets (EU/UK/CA/AU/SG) below.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 391510
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare China-origin duty evidence across supported markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 391510 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 3915
Other HS codes under 3915
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics". If 391510 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 391510: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 391510 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 391510 averages about 0%, and Section 301 China surcharges apply on covered lines (up to +25%), bringing the effective China-origin rate to roughly 25%. This is a research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line; verify on hts.usitc.gov.
What is HS code 391510?
HS code 391510 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics : Of polymers of ethylene". The first two digits (39) are the chapter — Plastics and articles thereof — and digits 3-4 (3915) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 391510?
Common products classified under 391510 include polyethylene waste, PE scrap, LDPE scrap, HDPE scrap, plastic scrap and similar items matching of polymers of ethylene. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 391510?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 391510 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (391510) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Is HSN code 391510 the same as HS code 391510?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 391510 covers the same "of polymers of ethylene" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
Chapter 39
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