HS 3901.20High

Polyethylene, specific gravity ≥ 0.94, in primary forms

Chapter 39 — Plastics and articles thereofBroad tariff

Current tariff rate

25%

Prior rate

0% (CUSMA)

Canadian export value

$2.8B

CUSMA eligible

Yes (RVC 50%)

TARIFF DETAILS

Effective date: 2025-03-04
Tariff type: Broad tariff

CUSMA INFORMATION

Eligibility: Eligible
RVC threshold: 50%

SECTOR IMPACT

Canadian HDPE producers face demand substitution from US domestic resin suppliers.

NOTES

High-density polyethylene from Sarnia-Lambton and Alberta petrochemical clusters. Key feedstock for US packaging and pipe manufacturing.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

1
CUSMA RVC optimization
2
Pricing pass-through
3
Market diversification (CETA)

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 3901.20 tariff changes

Chemical ManufacturingHigh

Manufacturing61/100 impact

RELATED TARIFF CODES

3901.10High

Polyethylene, specific gravity < 0.94, in primary forms

25%High

3917.21Moderate

Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid, of polyethylene

25%Moderate

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