Product classification
HS code for PP: 3902.10
Propylene, other olefin polymers, polypropylene in primary forms.
Classification of PP under HS 3902.10
Polypropylene (PP) in its primary form is classified under HS code 3902.10. Chapter 39 of the Harmonized System covers plastics and articles thereof, and the first sub-chapter (Headings 3901 to 3914) is dedicated to polymers in primary forms. According to Note 6 to Chapter 39, the term \"primary forms\" applies only to liquids and pastes, including dispersions and solutions, or blocks of irregular shape, lumps, powders, granules, flakes, and similar bulk forms. Polypropylene is a thermoplastic addition polymer made from the monomer propylene. For classification under 3902.10, the product must be a homopolymer where the propylene monomer units constitute 95% or more by weight of the total polymer content. This classification is essential for raw material importers in the plastics industry, as it distinguishes the base resin from processed plastic articles or copolymers.
- Covers
- Polypropylene homopolymer granules
- PP resin pellets
- Polypropylene powder
- PP flakes from recycled primary sources
- Polypropylene masterbatch (if the carrier resin is PP)
- Also under 3902.10
- LyondellBasell Moplen
- SABIC PP
- Braskem PP
- INEOS PP
- Borealis BorPPR
Codes often confused with 3902.10
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 3901, which is for polymers of ethylene (PE). While PE and PP look identical in pellet form, they are chemically distinct. Another frequent error is using 3902.30, which is for propylene copolymers. If the propylene content is less than 95% and is copolymerized with another monomer like ethylene, it must be classified under 3902.30. Furthermore, if the PP is in the form of a finished article like a sheet or a tube, it must be classified in headings 3917 through 3926 rather than 3902.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 390210 (the code used for PP), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 390210 (the code used for PP) in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 8.1% 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 390210, not only PP.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $4.8B 19% of world exports
- 2 China $2.7B 11% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $1.9B 7.7% of world exports
World total: $25.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Türkiye $2.1B 8.1% of world imports
- 2 China $2.1B 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Italy $1.3B 5.1% of world imports
World total: $26.4B 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 PP
Brazil splits HS 3902.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3902.10.10Polypropylene with filler
- 3902.10.20Polypropylene without filler
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about PP
What is the HS code for PP?
The HS code for PP is 390210 (Propylene, other olefin polymers; polypropylene in primary forms). Polypropylene in primary forms, such as granules or pellets, is classified under HS code 3902.10.
How do I classify PP for customs?
PP is classified under HS code 390210 — Propylene, other olefin polymers; polypropylene in primary forms. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 3902.10 include recycled polypropylene?
Yes, as long as the recycled material is in a primary form like pellets or flakes and meets the 95% propylene content threshold, it is classified under 3902.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of PP (HS 390210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 390210 (the code used for PP) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($4.8B, 19% of world exports), China ($2.7B) and South Korea ($1.9B). World exports came to about $25.0B, 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 PP (HS 390210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 390210 (the code used for PP) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($2.1B, 8.1% of world imports), China ($2.1B) and Italy ($1.3B). World imports came to about $26.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for PP the same in all countries?
The base HS code 390210 for PP 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 PP in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 390210 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for PP depends on the product's details: 3902.10.10 (Polypropylene with filler), 3902.10.20 (Polypropylene without filler).