Polyisobutylene (PIB) is a high-value specialty polymer derived from isobutylene, used across lubricant additives, fuel additives, adhesives, and sealants. Supply is concentrated among a handful of major petrochemical producers in Germany, the US, and China, making pricing highly sensitive to crude oil derivatives and C4 refinery stream availability. Trade flows are closely monitored for country-of-origin compliance due to antidumping measures in key importing regions, and the product requires careful handling logistics due to its viscous, potentially flammable characteristics.
HS Code 390220 covers Polyisobutylene (PIB) under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.
Products classified under HS 390220 are used across Lubricant additives, Adhesives and sealants, Fuel additives, Chewing gum base, Packaging films. Demand is driven by Automotive lubricant demand, Construction sealant activity, Fuel additive regulations, Packaging industry growth.
Major exporting countries include South Korea, Germany, United States, Belgium, France based on recent international trade reporting.
Demand is linked to Automotive lubricant demand, Construction sealant activity, Fuel additive regulations, Packaging industry growth. Input costs are influenced by Isobutylene (C4 refinery stream).
Active US trade measures:
Verify final rates with HTSUS, TARIC, CBIC India, and a licensed customs broker.
US importers of Polyisobutylene (PIB) must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.
EU importers classify Polyisobutylene (PIB) at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.
India assesses Polyisobutylene (PIB) at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 7.50% + SWS 0.80% + IGST 18% = 27.86% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.
Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Polyisobutylene (PIB) are:
These corridors show where trade activity is concentrated. Buyers use this signal to identify supplier depth, established logistics lanes, and alternative sourcing markets.
| HS Code | 390220 |
| Product | Polyisobutylene (PIB) |
| Chapter | 39 — Industrial Polymer / Petrochemical |
| Major exporting countries | South Korea, Germany, United States, Belgium, France |
| Primary industries | Lubricant additives, Adhesives and sealants, Fuel additives, Chewing gum base, Packaging films |
| Trade year | 2024 |
| US duty framework | 3.25% MFN |
| EU duty framework | 6.50% MFN |
| India BCD | 7.50% BCD |
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HS Code 390220 covers Polyisobutylene (PIB) and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.
Duty varies by destination and classification. US: 3.25% MFN. EU: 6.50% MFN. India: 7.50% BCD.
Major exporting countries include South Korea, Germany, United States, Belgium, France, based on recent trade reporting.