European Union tariff line 3920 10 81 00: Synthetic paper pulp, in the form of moist sheets made from unconnected finely branched polyethylene fibrils, whether or not blended with cellulose fibres in a quantity not exceeding 15 %, containing poly(vinyl alcohol) dissolved in water as the moistening agent
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 3920 10 81 00
- Covers
- Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, of polymers of ethylene, of a thickness exceeding 0,125 mm, synthetic paper pulp, in the form of moist sheets made from unconnected finely branched polyethylene fibrils, whether or not blended with cellulose fibres in a quantity not exceeding 15 %, containing poly(vinyl alcohol) dissolved in water as the moistening agent
- Duty (MFN)
- 0%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (43 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
- 3920.10
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 3920 10 81 00 covers other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, of polymers of ethylene, of a thickness exceeding 0,125 mm, synthetic paper pulp, in the form of moist sheets made from unconnected finely branched polyethylene fibrils, whether or not blended with cellulose fibres in a quantity not exceeding 15 %, containing poly(vinyl alcohol) dissolved in water as the moistening agent. The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%. It falls under HS subheading 3920.10 in heading 39.20 (chapter 39).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 3920 10 81 00 covers other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, of polymers of ethylene, of a thickness exceeding 0,125 mm, synthetic paper pulp, in the form of moist sheets made from unconnected finely branched polyethylene fibrils, whether or not blended with cellulose fibres in a quantity not exceeding 15 %, containing poly(vinyl alcohol) dissolved in water as the moistening agent.
Its legal text is “Synthetic paper pulp, in the form of moist sheets made from unconnected finely branched polyethylene fibrils, whether or not blended with cellulose fibres in a quantity not exceeding 15 %, containing poly(vinyl alcohol) dissolved in water as the moistening agent”, read under “Of polymers of ethylene” and “Of a thickness exceeding 0,125 mm”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 3920.10 in heading 39.20 (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 39.20
- Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
- Subheading 3920.10
- Of polymers of ethylene
- Within the subheading
- Of a thickness exceeding 0,125 mm
- Line 3920 10 81 00
- Synthetic paper pulp, in the form of moist sheets made from unconnected finely branched polyethylene fibrils, whether or not blended with cellulose fibres in a quantity not exceeding 15 %, containing poly(vinyl alcohol) dissolved in water as the moistening agent
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 38 origins.
| 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% | 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% | Kenya (KE) |
| 0% | South Korea (KR) |
| 0% | Lebanon (LB) |
| 0% | Morocco (MA) |
| 0% | Moldova (MD) |
| 0% | Mexico (MX) |
| 0% | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| 0% | Palestine (PS) |
| 0% | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| 0% | Singapore (SG) |
| 0% | Syria (SY) |
| 0% | Tunisia (TN) |
| 0% | United States (US) |
| 0% | Vietnam (VN) |
| 0% | Samoa (WS) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XC) (XC) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XL) (XL) |
| 0% | South Africa (ZA) |
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 3920.10
- 3920 10 23 00Polyethylene film, of a thickness of 20 micrometres or more but not exceeding 40 micrometres, for the production of photoresist film used in the manufacture of semiconductors or printed circuits
- 3920 10 24 10For use in certain types of aircraft
- 3920 10 24 90Other
- 3920 10 25 05For use in certain types of aircraft
- 3920 10 25 90Other
- 3920 10 28 10For use in certain types of aircraft
- 3920 10 28 99Other
- 3920 10 40 10For use in certain types of aircraft
- 3920 10 40 99Other
- 3920 10 89 10For use in certain types of aircraft
- 3920 10 89 40Composite sheet containing an acrylic coating and laminated to a high-density polyethylene layer, of a total thickness of 0.8 mm or more but not exceeding 1.2 mm
- 3920 10 89 90Other
In other countries
National tariff lines under 3920.10 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
- United States1 line, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 3920 10 81 00 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 3920 10 81 00 covers other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, of polymers of ethylene, of a thickness exceeding 0,125 mm, synthetic paper pulp, in the form of moist sheets made from unconnected finely branched polyethylene fibrils, whether or not blended with cellulose fibres in a quantity not exceeding 15 %, containing poly(vinyl alcohol) dissolved in water as the moistening agent.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 3920 10 81 00 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%.
Which preferential rates apply to 3920 10 81 00?
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, Switzerland, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Syria, Tunisia, the United States, Vietnam, Samoa and South Africa.
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.