Product classification

HS code for EVA copolymer: 3901.30

Ethylene polymers, in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers.

Classification of EVA copolymer under HS 3901.30

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) copolymers are classified under HS code 3901.30. This classification falls under heading 3901, which covers polymers of ethylene in primary forms. For a copolymer to be classified under 3901.30, the ethylene monomer unit must be the predominant constituent by weight compared to any other single comonomer. EVA is a versatile material known for its flexibility, clarity, and toughness, and it is traded globally in primary forms such as granules, pellets, or powders. The specific subheading 3901.30 is used regardless of the vinyl acetate percentage, provided that the ethylene content remains the highest by weight among the polymer components. This classification is essential for distinguishing EVA from pure polyethylene and from other ethylene copolymers. The material's use in hot-melt adhesives, foam for footwear, and solar cell encapsulation does not change its primary form classification under this code.

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  • EVA resin pellets for injection molding
  • EVA powder for hot-melt adhesive formulations
  • High-vinyl acetate content EVA granules
  • Medical-grade EVA copolymers in primary form
  • Cross-linkable EVA compounds
Also under 3901.30
  • Arkema Evatane
  • Celanese Ateva
  • LG Chem EVA
  • DuPont Elvax
  • Hanwha Total EVA

Codes often confused with 3901.30

Common mistake. EVA is often confused with HS code 3901.10 or 3901.20, which are for pure polyethylene with different specific gravities. Another common error is 3905.21, which covers vinyl acetate copolymers in aqueous dispersion (liquid form). If the EVA is already processed into finished foam sheets, it must be classified under 3921.19 rather than the primary form code 3901.30.

3901.10Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.943901.20Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more3905.21Vinyl acetate copolymers; in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms3921.19Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular

Top exporters and importers of HS 390130 (the code used for EVA copolymer), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 390130 (the code used for EVA copolymer) 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 EVA copolymer.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 South Korea $1.1B
  2. 2 China $514M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$357M

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. 1 China $905M
  2. 2 India $409M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$357M

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 EVA copolymer

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 EVA copolymer

What is the HS code for EVA copolymer?

The HS code for EVA copolymer is 390130 (Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers). The HS code for EVA copolymer in primary forms (like pellets or powder) is 3901.30.

How do I classify EVA copolymer for customs?

EVA copolymer is classified under HS code 390130 — Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What if the vinyl acetate content is higher than the ethylene content?

If vinyl acetate predominates by weight over ethylene, the product would typically move to heading 3905, which covers polymers of vinyl acetate.

Which countries are the top exporters of EVA copolymer (HS 390130)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 390130 (the code used for EVA copolymer) 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 EVA copolymer (HS 390130)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 390130 (the code used for EVA copolymer) 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 EVA copolymer the same in all countries?

The base HS code 390130 for EVA copolymer 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 EVA copolymer in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 390130 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for EVA copolymer 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).