# HS heading 39.01: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms > HS heading 39.01 covers polymers of ethylene, in primary forms. It is in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). It is split into 5 subheadings: 3901.10 (polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94), 3901.20 (polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more), 3901.30 (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers), 3901.40 (ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94) and 3901.90 (other). Source: https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3901 Last updated: 13 October 2026 [HS codes](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes) / [Chapter 39](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/39) / [39.01](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3901) ## Key facts - Heading: 39.01 - Description: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms - Chapter: 39: Plastics and articles thereof - Subheadings: 5 - Edition: HS2022 ## What this code covers HS heading 39.01 covers polymers of ethylene, in primary forms. It is split into 5 subheadings: 3901.10 (polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94), 3901.20 (polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more), 3901.30 (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers), 3901.40 (ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94) and 3901.90 (other). - [3901.10](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/390110) Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 - [3901.20](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/390120) Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more - [3901.30](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/390130) Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers - [3901.40](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/390140) Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 - [3901.90](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/390190) Other ## What it doesn’t cover Other goods of chapter 39 are classified in its other 25 headings, listed below. - [39.02](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3902) Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms - [39.03](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3903) Polymers of styrene, in primary forms - [39.04](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3904) Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms - [39.05](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3905) Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms - [39.06](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3906) Acrylic polymers in primary forms - [39.07](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3907) Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms - [39.08](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3908) Polyamides in primary forms - [39.09](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3909) Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms - [39.10](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3910) Silicones in primary forms - [39.11](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3911) Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and other products specified in note 3 to this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms - [39.12](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3912) Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms - [39.13](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3913) Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms - [39.14](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3914) Ion-exchangers based on polymers of headings 39.01 to 39.13, in primary forms - [39.15](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3915) Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics - [39.16](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3916) Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics - [39.17](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3917) Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics - [39.18](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3918) Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in Note 9 to this Chapter - [39.19](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3919) Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls - [39.20](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3920) Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials - [39.21](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3921) Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics - [39.22](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3922) Baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics - [39.23](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3923) Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics - [39.24](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3924) Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics - [39.25](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3925) Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included - [39.26](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3926) Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 39.01 to 39.14 ## How it is structured Heading 39.01 is one of 26 headings in chapter 39. Its first two digits, 39, are the chapter; the next two, 01, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (3901.10, 3901.20, 3901.30). ## In other countries No national tariff lines under heading 39.01 are live on border.bot yet. Tariffs built on the Harmonized System use its subheadings at six digits and add their own digits after them. - Previous heading: [38.27](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3827) Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane, not elsewhere specified or included - Next heading: [39.02](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3902) Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms ## Frequently asked questions ### What does HS heading 39.01 cover? HS heading 39.01 covers polymers of ethylene, in primary forms. ### Which chapter is HS heading 39.01 in? HS heading 39.01 is in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). ### How many subheadings does HS heading 39.01 have? HS heading 39.01 has 5 subheadings: 3901.10 (polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94), 3901.20 (polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more), 3901.30 (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers), 3901.40 (ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94) and 3901.90 (other). ## Sources and updates The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 1 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 13 October 2026. This page was last updated on 13 October 2026. Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling. Machine-readable: https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3901.json