HTS 3901.40.00.00: US import duty from China
Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 6.5% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 31.5% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $650.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $13,197.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 3901.40.00.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 3901.40.00.00 (Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94) have a duty of 31.5% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 3901.40.00.00 cover?
Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 3901.40.00.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $13,197, about 32% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 3901
- 3901.10.10.00Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94, Having a relative viscosity of 1.44 or more
- 3901.10.50.10Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94, Other, Linear low density polyethylene
- 3901.10.50.20Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94, Other, Low density polyethylene, except linear low density polyethylene
- 3901.10.50.30Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94, Other, Medium density polyethylene
- 3901.20.10.00Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more, Having a relative viscosity of 1.44 or more
- 3901.20.50.00Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more, Other
- 3901.30.20.00Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, Vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride-ethylene terpolymers, containing by weight less than 50 percent derivatives of vinyl acetate, except those polymerized from aromatic or modified aromatic monomers
- 3901.30.60.00Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, Other
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.