HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3904.10 – Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms
HS code 3904.10 is the 6-digit subheading for vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers, poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms. It is used for suspension PVC resin (S-PVC), emulsion PVC resin (E-PVC), microsuspension PVC resin, paste PVC resin and rigid PVC powder.
What HS 3904.10 covers
This HS code covers unmixed poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) in its primary forms, typically as powder or resin. This is the raw, uncompounded PVC material before plasticizers, stabilizers, or other additives are incorporated. It's a foundational commodity plastic, widely traded globally due to its versatility and cost-effectiveness. Major petrochemical companies are the primary exporters, supplying manufacturers who then compound and process it into a vast array of products for construction (pipes, window profiles), electrical insulation, and rigid packaging. Key trade considerations include the environmental impact of PVC production and disposal, the demand from infrastructure projects, and the fluctuating price of vinyl chloride monomer, its primary feedstock.
- Covers
- Suspension PVC resin (S-PVC)
- Emulsion PVC resin (E-PVC)
- Microsuspension PVC resin
- Paste PVC resin
- Rigid PVC powder
- Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) resin
- Low K-value PVC resin
- Examples
- Shin-Etsu PVC
- OxyVinyls PVC
- Formosa Plastics PVC
- Vinnolit PVC
- Shintech PVC
Codes often confused with 3904.10
Common mistake. Often confused with 390421 (non-plasticized PVC, mixed) or 390422 (plasticized PVC, mixed) if the 'not mixed with any other substances' criterion is overlooked, or with finished PVC products under other headings.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 390410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 390410 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 18% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 29% of its imports here ($222M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $2.6B 22% of world exports
- 2 China $2.5B 22% of world exports
- 3 Germany $873M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $11.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $2.2B 18% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $801M 6.4% of world imports
- 3 Italy $639M 5.1% of world imports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 29% of its imports here ($222M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $12.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3904.10 3
Brazil splits HS 3904.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3904.10.10 Unmixed PVC, suspension processObtido por processo de suspensão
- 3904.10.20 Unmixed PVC, emulsion processObtido por processo de emulsão
- 3904.10.90 Other unmixed PVC, not suspension or emulsionOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 39.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3904.10
What is HS code 390410?
HS code 390410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms. This HS code covers unmixed poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) in its primary forms, typically as powder or resin. This is the raw, uncompounded PVC material before plasticizers, stabilizers, or other additives are incorporated. It's a foundational commodity plastic, widely traded globally due to its versatility and cost-effectiveness. Major petrochemical companies are the primary exporters, supplying manufacturers who then compound and process it into a vast array of products for construction (pipes, window profiles), electrical insulation, and rigid packaging. Key trade considerations include the environmental impact of PVC production and disposal, the demand from infrastructure projects, and the fluctuating price of vinyl chloride monomer, its primary feedstock.
What products fall under HS code 390410?
Suspension PVC resin (S-PVC), emulsion PVC resin (E-PVC), microsuspension PVC resin, paste PVC resin, rigid PVC powder, unplasticized PVC (UPVC) resin, low K-value PVC resin
What are common misclassifications for HS code 390410?
Often confused with 390421 (non-plasticized PVC, mixed) or 390422 (plasticized PVC, mixed) if the 'not mixed with any other substances' criterion is overlooked, or with finished PVC products under other headings.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 390410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 390410 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.6B, 22% of world exports), China ($2.5B) and Germany ($873M). World exports came to about $11.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 390410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 390410 in UN Comtrade data were India ($2.2B, 18% of world imports), Türkiye ($801M) and Italy ($639M). World imports came to about $12.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 29% of its imports here ($222M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 390410 structured?
HS code 390410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (39) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 390410?
Brazil splits HS code 390410 into 3 NCM codes: 3904.10.10 (Unmixed PVC, suspension process), 3904.10.20 (Unmixed PVC, emulsion process), 3904.10.90 (Other unmixed PVC, not suspension or emulsion). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.