3904.61.00Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
HTS Code 3904.61.00 covers any article best defined as Plastics and Articles Thereof Rubber and Articles ThereofPlastics and articles thereofPolymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms:Fluoropolymers:Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.
Estimated Duty on 3904.61.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 43.3%
- $4,330.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 43.77%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,377.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty5.8%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 3904.61.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 5.8%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AAUBHCLCODEILJOKKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 34.1%
- China43.3%
- Mexico15.8%
- Canada15.8%
- Vietnam18.3%
- Germany10%
AD/CVD Cases
Antidumping or countervailing duty orders and investigations whose scope lists 3904.61.00 or a related code. They apply only to goods from the countries named, and only if the product fits the scope's description.
- Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene ResinFrom India, RussiaScope in the Federal Register
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US Import Duty on HTS 3904.61.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from China pay 43.3% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5.8% |
| 43.3%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Mexico | 5.8% |
| 15.8%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 5.8% |
| 15.8%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 5.8% |
| 18.3%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Germany | 5.8% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 5.8% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 5.8% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 5.8% |
| 10% |
| India | 5.8% |
| 15.8%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Ireland | 5.8% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 5.8% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 5.8% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 5.8% |
| 18.3%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Malaysia | 5.8% |
| 15.8%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| United Kingdom | 5.8% |
| 15.8%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| France | 5.8% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 5.8% |
| 15.8%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Brazil | 5.8% |
| 43.3%37.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Bangladesh | 5.8% |
| 15.8%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Cambodia | 5.8% |
| 15.8%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from China pay 43.3% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Mexico pay 15.8% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Canada pay 15.8% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Vietnam pay 18.3% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.2%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.2%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from India pay 15.8% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.2%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.2%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Thailand pay 18.3% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Malaysia pay 15.8% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from United Kingdom pay 15.8% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.2%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Indonesia pay 15.8% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Brazil pay 43.3% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 37.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Bangladesh pay 15.8% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Cambodia pay 15.8% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 3904.61.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $136M of polytetrafluoroethylene (ptfe) (HTS 3904.61.00 and related codes), down 4% on 2024, mostly from India (31%), Japan (17%) and China (12%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | $42M | 31% | 8% | 15.8%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Japan | $23M | 17% | 10% | 12.5% |
| China | $17M | 12% | 1% | 43.3%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Italy | $15M | 11% | 13% | 10% |
| Germany | $14M | 10% | 28% | 10% |
| Netherlands | $8M | 6% | 25% | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $5M | 3% | 1% | 15.8%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Canada | $4M | 3% | 5% | 15.8%0% with USMCA |
| Russia | $2M | 2% | 1% | 46.6% |
| Thailand | $2M | 1% | 34% | 18.3%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 3904.61.00.
Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 3904.61.00
CBP classification rulings related to 3904.61.00. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.
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What does HTS code 3904.61.00 cover?
HTS code 3904.61.00 covers polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), classified under Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 5.8%. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
What is the duty rate for HTS 3904.61.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 3904.61.00 is 5.8%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 34.1%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from China pay 43.3% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Vietnam pay 18.3% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Goods that qualify for Pharmaceutical products and related appendix pay 12.5%.
What is the US tariff on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (HTS 3904.61.00) from Mexico pay 15.8% in duties: the 5.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 3904.61.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 3904.61.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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