HS Code 391520
6-digit classification for Polystyrene Waste, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics : Of polymers of styrene
Also searched as: polystyrene waste, PS scrap, expanded polystyrene scrap, styrene scrap
Classification
How 391520 breaks down
Plastics and articles thereof
Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics
Of polymers of styrene
Short answer
What HS code 391520 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 391520 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for polystyrene waste; often searched as polystyrene waste, PS scrap, expanded polystyrene 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 391520?
Buyers sourcing of polymers of styrene from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 391520 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 391520
Published USITC HTS rates for of polymers of styrene (391520), 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 391520.
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 391520
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 391520 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 391520 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 391520: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 391520 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 391520 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 391520?
HS code 391520 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics : Of polymers of styrene". 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 391520?
Common products classified under 391520 include polystyrene waste, PS scrap, expanded polystyrene scrap, styrene scrap and similar items matching of polymers of styrene. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 391520?
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 391520 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (391520) 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 391520 the same as HS code 391520?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 391520 covers the same "of polymers of styrene" 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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