Plastics from 🇩🇪 Germany: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for plastics imported from Germany. Total 2025 imports: $1.5B.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on plastics from Germany?
Plastics imported into the United States from Germany must be classified under the correct HTS code before the US duty rate can be confirmed. The rate depends on the 10-digit HTS classification, base MFN duty, country-of-origin rules, and any special tariff program or trade remedy that applies to the shipment.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Plastics — Duty Rates
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Search Plastics HTS codesTop Plastics Imports from Germany (2025)
| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640399 | FOOTWEAR, WITH OUTER SOLES OF RUBBER, PLASTICS OR COMPOSITION LEATHER AND UPPERS OF LEATHER NESOI, NOT COVERING THE ANKLE | $290M | $43M |
| 640299 | FOOTWEAR, WITH OUTER SOLES AND UPPERS OF RUBBER OR PLASTICS NESOI, NOT COVERING THE ANKLE | $192M | $27M |
| 848071 | MOLDS FOR RUBBER OR PLASTICS, INJECTION OR COMPRESSION TYPES | $118M | $16M |
| 481159 | PAPER & PAPERBOARD, COATED IMPREGNATED OR COVERED WITH PLASTICS (EXCLUDING ADHESIVES), NESOI | $117M | $10M |
| 481151 | PAPER & PAPERBOARD, COATED, IMPREGNATED OR COVERED WITH PLASTICS (EXCLUDING ADHESIVES), BLEACHED, WEIGHING MORE THAN 150 G/M2 | $82M | $7M |
| 392010 | PLATES, SHEETS, FILM, FOIL AND STRIP OF PLASTICS, NOT SELF-ADHESIVE, NON-CELLULAR, NOT REINFORCED OR LAMINATED ETC., OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE | $70M | $8M |
| 392020 | PLATES, SHEETS, FILM, FOIL AND STRIP OF PLASTICS, NOT SELF-ADHESIVE, NON-CELLULAR, NOT REINFORCED OR LAMINATED ETC., OF POLYMERS OF PROPYLENE | $64M | $7M |
| 392043 | POLYMERS OF VINYL CHLORIDE CONTAINING BY WEIGHT NOT LESS THAN 6 PERCENT PLASTICIZERS | $43M | $5M |
| 392062 | PLATES, SHEETS, FILM, FOIL AND STRIP OF PLASTICS, NOT SELF-ADHESIVE, NON-CELLULAR, NOT REINFORCED ETC., OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHLATE | $40M | $4M |
| 590390 | TEXTILE FABRICS (OTHER THAN TIRE CORD) IMPREGNATED, COATED, COVERED OR LAMINATED WITH PLASTICS, NESOI | $36M | $4M |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on plastics?
Plastic duty rates range from 0% to 6.5%. Primary plastic resins like polyethylene (HTS 3901) are 6.5%, while plastic articles (HTS 3923-3926) range from 0-5.3%. Section 301 tariffs add 25% on many Chinese plastic products.
Are plastic bags and packaging subject to tariffs?
Yes, plastic bags (HTS 3923.21) have a base duty rate of 3%, and other plastic packaging materials range from 0-5.3%. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin plastic packaging add 25%.
What HTS codes cover plastic products?
Plastics span HTS Chapter 39. Key codes include 3901-3914 (primary forms/resins), 3916-3921 (semi-manufactured forms like sheets, film, pipes), and 3922-3926 (finished plastic articles).
What tariffs apply to plastics from Germany?
Plastics imported from Germany are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for plastics from Germany?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
What HTS codes apply to plastics from Germany?
Plastics classifications depend on product details such as material, construction, use, and value. Start with the HTS codes listed on this page, then confirm the exact 10-digit HTS code before filing an entry.
Is this page about US import duty or Germany import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when plastics are imported into the United States from Germany. It is not Germany's own import tariff schedule for goods entering Germany.
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