Product classification
HS code for Ethylene-vinyl acetate: 3901.30
Ethylene polymers, in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers.
Classification of ethylene-vinyl acetate under HS 3901.30
Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers are classified under HS code 3901.30. This classification is situated within Heading 3901, which covers polymers of ethylene in primary forms. According to Note 4 to Chapter 39, copolymers are classified in the heading covering the comonomer unit that predominates by weight over every other single comonomer unit. For EVA to be classified here, the ethylene monomer must be the primary component by weight. Subheading 3901.30 specifically identifies the copolymerization of ethylene and vinyl acetate. EVA is a versatile thermoplastic elastomer known for its flexibility, clarity, and low-temperature toughness. It is used extensively in the production of footwear midsoles, hot-melt adhesives, and flexible packaging films. The classification applies to the resin in primary forms, such as granules or pellets. If the vinyl acetate content were to exceed the ethylene content, the product would no longer be classified under 3901 but would instead move to Heading 3905, which covers polymers of vinyl acetate.
- Covers
- Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) resin pellets
- EVA copolymers in powder or flake form
- EVA aqueous dispersions (primary forms)
- EVA granules for injection molding
- Also under 3901.30
- Arkema Evatane
- Celanese Ateva
- LG Chem EVA
- DuPont Elvax
- Hanwha Total EVA
Codes often confused with 3901.30
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 3905.21 or 3905.29. These codes are for vinyl acetate copolymers where vinyl acetate is the predominant monomer. If a lab test shows vinyl acetate exceeds 50% of the weight, 3901.30 is incorrect. Another common mistake is classifying finished EVA foam sheets under 3921.19; HS code 3901.30 is strictly for the raw material in primary forms. Additionally, EVA is sometimes confused with other ethylene copolymers in 3901.90, but the specific mention of vinyl acetate in 3901.30 makes it the mandatory choice.
Top exporters and importers of HS 390130 (the code used for ethylene-vinyl acetate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 390130 (the code used for ethylene-vinyl acetate) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world imports. Taiwan 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 31% of its exports here ($163M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher. 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 27% of its imports here ($140M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 390130, not only ethylene-vinyl acetate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $1.1B 26% of world exports
- 2 China $514M 12% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$357M 8.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
Taiwan 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 31% of its exports here ($163M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $905M 21% of world imports
- 2 India $409M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$357M 8.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
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 27% of its imports here ($140M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $4.3B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 ethylene-vinyl acetate
Brazil splits HS 3901.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3901.30.10Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), liquids or pastes
- 3901.30.90Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), other forms
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ethylene-vinyl acetate
What is the HS code for Ethylene-vinyl acetate?
The HS code for Ethylene-vinyl acetate is 390130 (Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers). The HS code for Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers in primary forms is 3901.30.
How do I classify Ethylene-vinyl acetate for customs?
Ethylene-vinyl acetate is classified under HS code 390130 — Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the percentage of vinyl acetate matter for classification?
Yes, the vinyl acetate must be a minority component by weight compared to ethylene. If vinyl acetate predominates, the product is classified under HS code 3905.
Which countries are the top exporters of ethylene-vinyl acetate (HS 390130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 390130 (the code used for ethylene-vinyl acetate) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($1.1B, 26% of world exports), China ($514M) and Taiwan (about $357M). World exports came to about $4.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan 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 31% of its exports here ($163M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of ethylene-vinyl acetate (HS 390130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 390130 (the code used for ethylene-vinyl acetate) in UN Comtrade data were China ($905M, 21% of world imports), India ($409M) and Vietnam (about $357M). World imports came to about $4.3B, 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 27% of its imports here ($140M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Ethylene-vinyl acetate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 390130 for Ethylene-vinyl acetate 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 ethylene-vinyl acetate in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 390130 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for ethylene-vinyl acetate depends on the product's details: 3901.30.10 (Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), liquids or pastes), 3901.30.90 (Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), other forms).