HS code · 6-digit international subheading
HS Code 391590
Plastic scrap, HS 3915.90.
Official description: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics: Of other plastics
Where to check the import duty for HS 391590
The first 6 digits are the same everywhere. Duty and VAT or GST are set by your country, on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Each link below opens the official source at 391590, its heading or its chapter where the site allows it.
How to read United States
The search runs on 3915.90 and lists the US lines under it. Your rate depends on the full 10-digit HTS line, and Section 301 surcharges for China origin sit on top of the base rate.
Then look up the full national code with China as the country of origin, and note the date you checked.
Deep link, with the code as a parameter
https://hts.usitc.gov/search?query=3915.90
Rates are only shown where our data names its source and date. Everything else says check the official source. Duty, VAT and GST rates change, so confirm them before you price a product.
Short answer
What HS code 391590 means for your import
HS code 391590 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for plastic scrap; often searched as plastic waste, plastic regrind, plastic trimmings. Before you use it in a landed-cost estimate, check the product's material and function against the official tariff of your country. A code from a supplier is a clue. It is not the final import classification.
- UseStart with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
- VerifyCheck the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
- DecideIf the code or the documents are unclear, ask us for a free quote. We suggest the likely code and price the duty in.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 391590?
Buyers often describe products under HS 391590 in these ways. If your product matches, 391590 is a likely 6-digit starting point. Confirm the material and intended use against the official tariff.
- plastic scrap
- plastic waste
- plastic regrind
- plastic trimmings
- mixed plastic scrap
US import duty · China origin
US import duty for HS 391590
Published USITC HTS rates for HS 391590. This is a research estimate. Confirm your full 10-digit HTS line before you price a product.
Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) and Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05. Rates change with trade actions. Confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before you price a product. Sources for other markets are above.
Explore Plastics and articles thereof
Same chapter, other headings. Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof.
HS code 391590: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 391590 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 391590 is about 0%. Section 301 adds +25% for China-origin goods, so the combined rate is roughly 25%. This is a research estimate. Check your full 10-digit HTS line on hts.usitc.gov.
What is HS code 391590?
HS code 391590 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics: Of other plastics". The first two digits (39) are the chapter: Plastics and articles thereof. Digits 3-4 (3915) are the heading. Countries add more digits for their national tariff line, for example 10 digits in the US HTS.
What products fall under HS 391590?
Common products classified under 391590 include plastic scrap, plastic waste, plastic regrind, plastic trimmings, mixed plastic scrap and similar items. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 391590?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market. The links on this page open USITC HTS (US) and TARIC (EU) at 391590, the UK Trade Tariff at heading 3915 and the Australian tariff at chapter 39. Then look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 391590 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (391590) 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 Chinese supplier gives me?
Treat it as a clue. Supplier codes are often China export codes, and they can be incomplete or wrong for your country. Check it against the official tariff and your product's real material and use.
Is HSN code 391590 the same as HS code 391590?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 391590 covers the same products as HS 391590. India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
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