HS Code 3915
Waste and Scrap of Plastics
HS code 3915 covers waste, parings, and scrap of plastics intended for material recovery or recycling, subject to strict international environmental regulations
4-digit Section VIIFCL
HS Code 3915 — Waste and Scrap of Plastics
This code is for plastic waste and scrap generated during manufacture or from discarded products. It is intended for recovery of the material rather than direct reuse as an article.
What's included
- Plastic parings
- Plastic scrap
- Waste of ethylene polymers
- Waste of PVC
- Discarded plastic resins
What's excluded
- Reground plastic pellets → use
3901(If processed into uniform granules, it returns to primary forms (3901-3914).)
Common examples
- Baled PET bottle scrap
- PVC window profile offcuts
- Polystyrene foam scrap
- Mixed plastic waste for recycling
Frequently asked questions
Can I ship mixed plastic waste under this code?
Yes, but many countries have banned or restricted the import of mixed or unsorted plastic waste under the Basel Convention.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Annex VII forms and environmental permits are mandatory for transboundary waste movement.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, United States, Japan, United Kingdom
- Top importers: Turkey, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia
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Key takeaway
Highly regulated commodity requiring environmental compliance for international trade.
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