European Union tariff line 3904 69 80 20: Copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, heptafluoro-1-pentene and ethene (CAS RN 94228-79-2)
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 3904 69 80 20
- Covers
- Fluoropolymers, copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, heptafluoro-1-pentene and ethene (CAS RN 94228-79-2)
- Duty (MFN)
- 6.5%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (56 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union
- VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff
- European Union
- HS subheading
- 3904.69
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 3904 69 80 20 covers fluoropolymers, copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, heptafluoro-1-pentene and ethene (CAS RN 94228-79-2). The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.5%. It falls under HS subheading 3904.69 in heading 39.04 (chapter 39).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 3904 69 80 20 covers fluoropolymers, copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, heptafluoro-1-pentene and ethene (CAS RN 94228-79-2).
Its legal text is “Copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, heptafluoro-1-pentene and ethene (CAS RN 94228-79-2)”, read under “Fluoropolymers”, “Other”, “Other” and “Other”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 3904.69 in heading 39.04 (chapter 39). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 39
- Plastics and articles thereof
- Heading 39.04
- Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms
- Subheading 3904.69
- Fluoropolymers
- Within the subheading
- Other
- Within the subheading
- Other
- Within the subheading
- Other
- Line 3904 69 80 20
- Copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, heptafluoro-1-pentene and ethene (CAS RN 94228-79-2)
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.5%.
The rate is published on 3904 69 80 00.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 49 origins.
A preferential rate of 3% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements.
A preferential rate of 5.2% applies to goods from Mercosur.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods (1007) |
| 0% | CARIFORUM (1033) |
| 0% | Eastern and Southern Africa States (1034) |
| 0% | SADC EPA (1035) |
| 0% | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St… (2000) |
| 0% | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) (2005) |
| 0% | EEA - European Economic Area (2012) |
| 0% | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027) |
| 0% | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080) |
| 0% | Central America (2200) |
| 0% | Albania (AL) |
| 0% | Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) |
| 0% | Canada (CA) |
| 0% | Switzerland (CH) |
| 0% | Côte d'Ivoire (CI) |
| 0% | Chile (CL) |
| 0% | Cameroon (CM) |
| 0% | Colombia (CO) |
| 0% | Algeria (DZ) |
| 0% | Ecuador (EC) |
| 0% | Egypt (EG) |
| 0% | Fiji (FJ) |
| 0% | Faroe Islands (FO) |
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | Georgia (GE) |
| 0% | Ghana (GH) |
| 0% | Israel (IL) |
| 0% | Jordan (JO) |
| 0% | Japan (JP) |
| 0% | Kenya (KE) |
| 0% | South Korea (KR) |
| 0% | Lebanon (LB) |
| 0% | Morocco (MA) |
| 0% | Moldova (MD) |
| 0% | Montenegro (ME) |
| 0% | North Macedonia (MK) |
| 0% | Mexico (MX) |
| 0% | New Zealand (NZ) |
| 0% | Peru (PE) |
| 0% | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| 0% | Palestine (PS) |
| 0% | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| 0% | Singapore (SG) |
| 0% | Syria (SY) |
| 0% | Tunisia (TN) |
| 0% | Ukraine (UA) |
| 0% | United States (US) |
| 0% | Vietnam (VN) |
| 0% | Samoa (WS) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XC) (XC) |
| 0% | Kosovo (XK) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XL) (XL) |
| 0% | Serbia (XS) |
| 0% | South Africa (ZA) |
| 3% | GSP - General arrangements (2020) |
| 5.2% | Mercosur (5500) |
Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union
The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Other lines under 3904.69
- 3904 69 10 00Poly(vinyl fluoride), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter
- 3904 69 20 00Fluoroelastomers FKM
- 3904 69 80 10For cavity filling, for use in certain types of aircraft
- 3904 69 80 30Copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropene and ethene
- 3904 69 80 85Copolymer of ethylene and chlorotrifluoroethylene, whether or not modified with hexafluoroisobutylene, whether or not containing fillers
- 3904 69 80 88Polytetrafluoroethylene (CAS RN 9002-84-0) encapsulated with an acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer (CAS RN 9003-54-7), with a content by weight of each polymer of 50 % (± 1 %)
- 3904 69 80 96Polychlorotrifluoroethylene, in one of the forms mentioned in note 6 (a) and (b) to Chapter 39
- 3904 69 80 97Copolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene and vinylidene difluoride
- 3904 69 80 99Other
In other countries
National tariff lines under 3904.69 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States2 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 3904 69 80 20 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 3904 69 80 20 covers fluoropolymers, copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, heptafluoro-1-pentene and ethene (CAS RN 94228-79-2).
What is the general (MFN) duty on 3904 69 80 20 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.5%. The rate is published on 3904 69 80 00.
Which preferential rates apply to 3904 69 80 20?
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes: EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods, Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…, EEA - European Economic Area, a group of origins (TARIC area XC) and a group of origins (TARIC area XL), and to goods from CARIFORUM, the Eastern and Southern Africa States, SADC EPA, GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms), GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United States, Vietnam, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa. A preferential rate of 3% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements. A preferential rate of 5.2% applies to goods from Mercosur.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.