# European Union tariff lines under HS 3911.90

> The European Union tariff splits HS 3911.90 (petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and other products specified in note 3 to this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms) into 27 national lines: 3911 90 11 10 (poly(oxy-1,4-phenylenesulphonyl-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenyleneisopropylidene-1,4-phenylene) (CAS RN 25135-51-7 and CAS RN 25154-01-2), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter containing by weight not more than 20 % of additives), 3911 90 11 90 (other), 3911 90 13 00 (poly(thio-1,4-phenylene)), 3911 90 19 15 (polyetherimide of - 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione) and 1,3-benzenediamine whether or not as a copolymer with 3-aminopropyl terminated dimethylsilicones (CAS RN 61128-46-9 or 99904-16-2), or - 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione) and 1,4-benzenediamine (CAS RN 61128-47-0), or - 4,4′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), 4,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), pyromellitic dianhydride, 1,2-benzenediamine, 1,3-benzenediamine and 1,4-benzen…) and 23 others.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/391190
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 39](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/39) / [3911.90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/391190)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [3911.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/391190)
- National lines: 27
- 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](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 39: Plastics and articles thereof

## European Union lines under 3911.90

The European Union tariff splits HS 3911.90 (petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and other products specified in note 3 to this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms) into 27 national lines: 3911 90 11 10 (poly(oxy-1,4-phenylenesulphonyl-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenyleneisopropylidene-1,4-phenylene) (CAS RN 25135-51-7 and CAS RN 25154-01-2), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter containing by weight not more than 20 % of additives), 3911 90 11 90 (other), 3911 90 13 00 (poly(thio-1,4-phenylene)), 3911 90 19 15 (polyetherimide of - 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione) and 1,3-benzenediamine whether or not as a copolymer with 3-aminopropyl terminated dimethylsilicones (CAS RN 61128-46-9 or 99904-16-2), or - 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione) and 1,4-benzenediamine (CAS RN 61128-47-0), or - 4,4′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), 4,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), pyromellitic dianhydride, 1,2-benzenediamine, 1,3-benzenediamine and 1,4-benzen…) and 23 others.

- [3911 90 11 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911901110) Other, Condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products whether or not chemically modified, Poly(oxy-1,4-phenylenesulphonyl-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenyleneisopropylidene-1,4-phenylene), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, Poly(oxy-1,4-phenylenesulphonyl-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenyleneisopropylidene-1,4-phenylene) (CAS RN 25135-51-7 and CAS RN 25154-01-2), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter containing by weight not more than 20 % of additives. Duty (MFN): 3.5%
- [3911 90 11 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911901190) Condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products whether or not chemically modified, Poly(oxy-1,4-phenylenesulphonyl-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenyleneisopropylidene-1,4-phenylene), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, Other. Duty (MFN): 3.5%
- [3911 90 13 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911901300) Other, Condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products whether or not chemically modified, Poly(thio-1,4-phenylene). Duty (MFN): 0%
- [3911 90 19 15](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911901915) Other, Condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products whether or not chemically modified, Other, Polyetherimide of - 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione) and 1,3-benzenediamine whether or not as a copolymer with 3-aminopropyl terminated dimethylsilicones (CAS RN 61128-46-9 or 99904-16-2), or - 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione) and 1,4-benzenediamine (CAS RN 61128-47-0), or - 4,4′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), 4,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), pyromellitic dianhydride, 1,2-benzenediamine, 1,3-benzenediamine and 1,4-benzen…. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 19 25](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911901925) Other, Condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products whether or not chemically modified, Other, Polyamideimide of -4-Chloroformylphthalic anhydride and 4,4′-methylenedianiline (CAS RN 35463-82-2), or -4-Chloroformyphthalic anhydride, 4,4′-oxydianiline and 1,3-phenylenediamine (CAS RN 25928-85-2), containing by weight not more than 35 % of additives. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 19 30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911901930) Other, Condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products whether or not chemically modified, Other, Copolymer of ethyleneimine and ethyleneimine dithiocarbamate, in an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 19 35](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911901935) Other, Condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products whether or not chemically modified, Other, Poly(oxy-1,4-phenylenesulfonyl-1,4-phenyleneoxy-4,4’-biphenylene) (CAS RNs 25608-64-4 and 25839-81-0) containing by weight not more than 20 % of additives. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 19 40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911901940) Other, Condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products whether or not chemically modified, Other, m- Xylene formaldehyde resin. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 19 80](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911901980) Other, Condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products whether or not chemically modified, Other, Poly(oxy-1,4-phenylenesulfonyl-1,4-phenylene) (CAS RN 25608-63-3 and CAS RN 25667-42-9) containing by weight not more than 20 % of additives. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 19 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911901990) Condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products whether or not chemically modified, Other
- [3911 90 92 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909200) Other, Other, Copolymer of p-cresol and divinylbenzene, in the form of a solution in N,N-dimethylacetamide containing by weight 50 % or more of polymer; hydrogenated copolymers of vinyltoluene and α-methylstyrene. Duty (MFN): 0%
- [3911 90 99 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909910) Other, Other, Other, For cavity filling, for use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 23](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909923) Other, Other, Other, Other, Aqueous solution consisting of by weight 25 % or more, but not more than 40 % of a poly(isobutylene-maleic anhydride) modified with: -N,N-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine, -a copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, having aminopropyl and methoxy end-groups, -ethanol (CAS RN 497926-97-3). Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 25](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909925) Other, Other, Other, Other, Copolymer of vinyltoluene and α-methylstyrene. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 35](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909935) Other, Other, Other, Other, Alternated copolymer of ethylene and maleic anhydride (EMA). Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 38](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909938) Other, Other, Other, Other, Mixture containing by weight: -90 % (± 1 %) of 1,4:5,8- Dimethanonaphthalene, 2-ethylidene-1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydro-,polymer with 3a,4,7,7a- tetrahydro- 4,7-methano-1H-indene, hydrogenated (CAS RN 881025-72-5), and -10 % (± 1 %) of a hydrogenated styrene butadiene copolymer (CAS RN 66070-58-4). Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909940) Other, Other, Other, Other, Mixed calcium and sodium salt of a copolymer of maleic acid and methyl vinyl ether, having a calcium content of 9 % or more but not more than 16 % by weight. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 43](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909943) Other, Other, Other, Other, Copolymer of α-methylstyrene and styrene, having a softening point of more than 113 ºC. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 45](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909945) Other, Other, Other, Other, Copolymer of maleic acid and methyl vinyl ether. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 48](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909948) Other, Other, Other, Other, Mixture containing by weight: -90 % (± 1 %) of 1,4:5,8- Dimethanonaphthalene, 2-ethylidene-1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydro-,polymer with 3a,4,7,7a- tetrahydro- 4,7-methano-1H-indene, hydrogenated (CAS RN 881025-72-5), and -10 % (± 1 %) of an ethylene-propylene copolymer (CAS RN 9010-79-1). Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 60](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909960) Other, Other, Other, Other, Copolymer of styrene with maleic anhydride, either partially esterified or completely chemically modified, in flake or powder form. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 63](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909963) Other, Other, Other, Other, Mixture, containing by weight: - 20% or more but not more than 40% of a copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and monobutyl maleate (CAS RN 25119-68-0), - 7% or more but not more than 20% of a copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and monoethyl maleate (CAS RN 25087-06-3), - 40% or more, but not more than 65% of ethanol (CAS RN 64-17-5), - 1% or more but not more than 7% of butan-1-ol (CAS RN 71-36-3). Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 65](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909965) Other, Other, Other, Other, Calcium zinc salt of a copolymer of maleic acid and methyl vinyl ether. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 70](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909970) Other, Other, Other, Other, Aqueous solution containing by weight: - 30 % or more but not more than 40 % of poly-4-vinylpyridine-N-oxide, - 0,1 % or more but not more than 4 % of isonicotinic acid-N-oxide, - 0,1 % or more but not more than 3,5 % of sodium sulphate, - 0,1 % or more but not more than 2 % of 4-acetylpyridine-N-oxide. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 73](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909973) Other, Other, Other, Other, A mixture containing by weight: -89 % or more but not more than 91 % of 1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene, 2-ethylidene-1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydro-, polymer with 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene, hydrogenated (CAS RN 881025-72-5), and -9 % or more but not more than 11 % of polypropylene homopolymer (CAS RN 9003-07-0). Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 86](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909986) Other, Other, Other, Other, Copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic acid anhydride (CAS RN 9011-16-9). Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3911 90 99 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3911909990) Other

## 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.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 3911.90 are live on border.bot for the United States (8 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/391190): 8 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 3911.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/391190)

- Previous subheading: [3911.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/391120) Poly(1,3-phenylene methylphosphonate)
- Next subheading: [3912.11](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/391211) Cellulose acetates

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 3911.90?

The European Union tariff splits HS 3911.90 (petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and other products specified in note 3 to this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms) into 27 national lines: 3911 90 11 10 (poly(oxy-1,4-phenylenesulphonyl-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenyleneisopropylidene-1,4-phenylene) (CAS RN 25135-51-7 and CAS RN 25154-01-2), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter containing by weight not more than 20 % of additives), 3911 90 11 90 (other), 3911 90 13 00 (poly(thio-1,4-phenylene)), 3911 90 19 15 (polyetherimide of - 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione) and 1,3-benzenediamine whether or not as a copolymer with 3-aminopropyl terminated dimethylsilicones (CAS RN 61128-46-9 or 99904-16-2), or - 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione) and 1,4-benzenediamine (CAS RN 61128-47-0), or - 4,4′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), 5,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), 4,5′-[(isopropylidene)bis(4,1-phenylene)dioxy]bis(1,3-isobenzofurandione), pyromellitic dianhydride, 1,2-benzenediamine, 1,3-benzenediamine and 1,4-benzen…) and 23 others.

## 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.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

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