# European Union tariff lines under HS 3916.90

> The European Union tariff splits HS 3916.90 (monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics, of other plastics) into 5 national lines: 3916 90 10 10 (rods with cellular structure, containing by weight: - polyamide-6 or poly(epoxy anhydride) - 7 % or more but not more than 9 % of polytetrafluorethylene if present - 10 % or more but not more than 25 % of inorganic fillers), 3916 90 10 90 (other), 3916 90 50 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 3916 90 50 90 (other) and 1 other. The general (MFN) duty is 6.5% on all 5 lines.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/391690
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- HS subheading: [3916.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/391690)
- Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- National lines: 5
- 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 3916.90

The European Union tariff splits HS 3916.90 (monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics, of other plastics) into 5 national lines: 3916 90 10 10 (rods with cellular structure, containing by weight: - polyamide-6 or poly(epoxy anhydride) - 7 % or more but not more than 9 % of polytetrafluorethylene if present - 10 % or more but not more than 25 % of inorganic fillers), 3916 90 10 90 (other), 3916 90 50 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 3916 90 50 90 (other) and 1 other.

The general (MFN) duty is 6.5% on all 5 lines.

- [3916 90 10 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3916901010) Of other plastics, Of condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products, whether or not chemically modified, Rods with cellular structure, containing by weight: - polyamide-6 or poly(epoxy anhydride) - 7 % or more but not more than 9 % of polytetrafluorethylene if present - 10 % or more but not more than 25 % of inorganic fillers. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3916 90 10 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3916901090) Of other plastics, Of condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products, whether or not chemically modified, Other. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3916 90 50 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3916905010) Of other plastics, Of addition polymerisation products, For use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3916 90 50 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3916905090) Of other plastics, Of addition polymerisation products, Other. Duty (MFN): 6.5%
- [3916 90 90 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3916909000) Of other plastics, Other. Duty (MFN): 6.5%

## 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 3916.90 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/391690): 4 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 3916.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/391690)

- Previous subheading: [3916.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/391620) Of polymers of vinyl chloride
- Next subheading: [3917.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/391710) Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 3916.90?

The European Union tariff splits HS 3916.90 (monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics, of other plastics) into 5 national lines: 3916 90 10 10 (rods with cellular structure, containing by weight: - polyamide-6 or poly(epoxy anhydride) - 7 % or more but not more than 9 % of polytetrafluorethylene if present - 10 % or more but not more than 25 % of inorganic fillers), 3916 90 10 90 (other), 3916 90 50 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 3916 90 50 90 (other) and 1 other.

### What is the duty on HS 3916.90 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty is 6.5% on all 5 lines.

## 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

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/391690.json