Product classification

HS code for Epoxy resin: 3907.30

Epoxide resins, in primary forms.

Classification of epoxy resin under HS 3907.30

Epoxy resins are classified under HS code 3907.30 as epoxide resins in primary forms. Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof, and heading 3907 includes polyacetals, other polyethers, and epoxide resins. The term "primary forms" is strictly defined in Note 6 to Chapter 39, referring to liquids and pastes, including dispersions and solutions, or blocks of irregular shape, lumps, powders, granules, flakes, and similar bulk forms. Epoxy resins are thermosetting polymers that contain epoxide groups. Their classification depends on their chemical state at the time of import; they must not be mixed with fillers, pigments, or other materials that would transform them into prepared glues or adhesives. If the resin is a pure polymer or a simple solution in an organic solvent (where the solvent does not exceed 50% of the weight), it remains in 3907.30.

Covers
  • Liquid epoxy resins (unmixed)
  • Solid epoxy resins in flakes or powder
  • Epoxide resins in primary forms for coatings
  • Bisphenol A-based epoxy resins
  • Novolac epoxy resins in primary forms
Also under 3907.30
  • Hexion Epikote
  • Olin D.E.R.
  • Huntsman Araldite
  • Kukdo Chemical KSR

Codes often confused with 3907.30

Common mistake. Epoxy resins are frequently misclassified under HS code 3506.91 if they are packaged as adhesives or glues. If the product is a two-part system (resin and hardener) put up for retail sale as an adhesive, it must be classified under 3506. Another common error is 3214.10, which covers painters' fillings and non-refractory surfacing preparations; this applies if the epoxy is already mixed with fillers for use as a putty.

3506.91Adhesives; prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubber35.06Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, n.e.c. or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding 1kg net weight3214.10Mastics; painters' fillings

Top exporters and importers of HS 390730 (the code used for epoxy resin), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 390730 (the code used for epoxy resin) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 9.7% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 390730, not only epoxy resin.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $954M
  2. 2 South Korea $859M
  3. 3 United States $745M

World total: $6.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $640M
  2. 2 Germany $528M
  3. 3 United States $507M

World total: $6.6B 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 epoxy resin

Brazil splits HS 3907.30 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about epoxy resin

What is the HS code for Epoxy resin?

The HS code for Epoxy resin is 390730 (Epoxide resins; in primary forms).

How do I classify Epoxy resin for customs?

Epoxy resin is classified under HS code 390730 — Epoxide resins; in primary forms. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for liquid epoxy resin?

Liquid epoxy resin in its primary, unmixed form is classified under HS code 3907.30.

Does the HS code change if the resin is colored?

If the resin contains pigments and is prepared as a paint or enamel, it may move to Chapter 32. If it is just a masterbatch or slightly tinted resin in primary form, it usually stays in 3907.30.

Which countries are the top exporters of epoxy resin (HS 390730)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 390730 (the code used for epoxy resin) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($954M, 15% of world exports), South Korea ($859M) and the United States ($745M). World exports came to about $6.3B, 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 epoxy resin (HS 390730)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 390730 (the code used for epoxy resin) in UN Comtrade data were China ($640M, 9.7% of world imports), Germany ($528M) and the United States ($507M). World imports came to about $6.6B, 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.

Is the HS code for Epoxy resin the same in all countries?

The base HS code 390730 for Epoxy resin is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for epoxy resin in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 390730 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for epoxy resin depends on the product's details: 3907.30.11 (Filled epoxide resins, liquid or paste forms), 3907.30.19 (Other filled epoxide resins), 3907.30.21 (Brominated epoxide resin (TBBPA-epichlorohydrin)), 3907.30.22 (Other unfilled epoxide resins, liquid or paste), 3907.30.29 (Other unfilled epoxide resins).