HS Code 391190 — Specialty Synthetic Polymers | Import Duty, Exporters & Trade Intelligence

High-value specialty polymers with concentrated supply from advanced manufacturing countries. Critical materials for aerospace and electronics with potential dual-use applications requiring export license compliance.

What is HS Code 391190?

HS Code 391190 covers Specialty Synthetic Polymers under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.

Products classified under HS 391190 are used across Aerospace, Electronics, Automotive, Oil & Gas. Demand is driven by High-performance applications, Chemical resistance requirements.

Why HS 391190 Matters in Global Trade

Major exporting countries include Germany, United States, China, Japan, South Korea based on recent international trade reporting.

Demand is linked to High-performance applications, Chemical resistance requirements. Input costs are influenced by Sulfur compounds and organic monomers.

Import Duty for HS 391190 — US, EU, India

United States: 1.98% MFN. Effective duty depends on HTS10 classification and origin.
European Union: 6.50% MFN. Duty depends on TARIC10 classification and origin treatment.
India: 7.50% BCD. SWS and IGST may apply in addition.

Active US trade measures:

Section 301 (CN): +25%
Section 301 (CN): +25%
Section 301 (CN): +25%
Section 301 (CN): +25%
Section 301 (CN): +6.10%

Verify final rates with HTSUS, TARIC, CBIC India, and a licensed customs broker.

Import HS 391190 into the United States

US importers of Specialty Synthetic Polymers 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.

Import HS 391190 into the European Union

EU importers classify Specialty Synthetic Polymers at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.

Import HS 391190 into India

India assesses Specialty Synthetic Polymers at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 7.50% + SWS 0.75% + IGST 18% = 27.80% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.

Major Exporting Countries — HS 391190

Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Specialty Synthetic Polymers are:

Germany — 19.2% share · 130 importing markets · $982.6M reported trade
United States — 18.3% share · 127 importing markets · $937.7M reported trade
China — 11.2% share · 135 importing markets · $574.0M reported trade
Japan — 11.1% share · 69 importing markets · $568.7M reported trade
South Korea — 7.0% share · 70 importing markets · $358.6M reported trade
France — 4.5% share · 105 importing markets · $231.4M reported trade
Italy — 3.5% share · 112 importing markets · $180.2M reported trade
Belgium — 3.4% share · 104 importing markets · $175.2M reported trade

Largest Recorded Trade Corridors — HS 391190

Largest corridors (2024)

China imports Specialty Synthetic Polymers from United States.
China imports Specialty Synthetic Polymers from Japan.
China imports Specialty Synthetic Polymers from South Korea.
Belgium imports Specialty Synthetic Polymers from United States.
Italy imports Specialty Synthetic Polymers from Germany.
United States imports Specialty Synthetic Polymers from Germany.
Mexico imports Specialty Synthetic Polymers from United States.
United States imports Specialty Synthetic Polymers from Japan.

Trade pattern insight

These corridors show where trade activity is concentrated. Buyers use this signal to identify supplier depth, established logistics lanes, and alternative sourcing markets.

HS 391190 Trade Snapshot

HS Code	391190
Product	Specialty Synthetic Polymers
Chapter	39 — Specialty Chemical
Major exporting countries	Germany, United States, China, Japan, South Korea
Primary industries	Aerospace, Electronics, Automotive, Oil & Gas
Trade year	2024
US duty framework	1.98% MFN
EU duty framework	6.50% MFN
India BCD	7.50% BCD

HS 391190 Sourcing Intelligence

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Frequently Asked Questions — HS 391190

What products fall under HS Code 391190?

HS Code 391190 covers Specialty Synthetic Polymers and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.

What is the import duty for HS 391190?

Duty varies by destination and classification. US: 1.98% MFN. EU: 6.50% MFN. India: 7.50% BCD.

Which countries export HS 391190?

Major exporting countries include Germany, United States, China, Japan, South Korea, based on recent trade reporting.

HS 391190 — Specialty Synthetic Polymers