Polypropylene (PP) under K-REACH
(C3H6)n · 聚丙烯
Status: Registered. Polypropylene is registered under K-REACH (constituent monomer propylene CAS 115-07-1 IS K-REACH registered separately). NOT on Korea TCCA Toxic Chemicals list. NOT on Korean Drug Management Act precursor list. NO active Korean AD/CVD case. Korea has substantial domestic PP production (LG Chem Yeosu, Lotte Chemical Yeosu + Daesan, Hanwha Solutions Yeosu, GS Caltex Yeosu, S-Oil Onsan, Korea Petrochemical Industrial Complex KPIC); structurally net-exporter for ASEAN + India + Latin America markets. KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies for Chinese-origin imports.
K-REACH treats PP as a polymer (constituent monomer propylene CAS 115-07-1 IS K-REACH registered separately). Korea has substantial domestic PP production at Yeosu + Daesan + Onsan; structurally net-exporter for ASEAN + India + Latin America markets. **Polypropylene distinguishing pattern across all 5 regimes**: closes propylene chain (~65% of global propylene goes to PP) + largest-volume polyolefin alongside polyethylene + Article 2(9) polymer exemption (alongside PVC batch 10) + constituent monomer propylene IS REACH-registered + EU Polymer Strategy revision (2026-2027 timeline) candidate for polymer registration + EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (Reg 2019/904) + state-level US single-use plastics legislation + Australian National Plastics Plan + APCO EPR + Korea Resource Recycling Act EPR + Wanhua Chemical Yantai + Sinopec + CNPC + Hengli + Zhejiang Petrochemical Chinese capacity dominance + China is fastest-growing PP region globally.
Listing and threshold
| Substance | Polypropylene (PP) (CAS 9003-07-0), (C3H6)n |
|---|---|
| Regime | Korea Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (Act No. 11789, "K-REACH" amended 2018) |
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Korea |
| Status | Registered |
| Tonnage threshold | K-REACH registration required for existing chemicals manufactured or imported >1 tonne/year (verified per Korean Ministry of Environment / NIER guidance, https://chemical.chemlinked.com/chempedia/k-reach; threshold for new substances was reduced from 0.1 t/y to 1 t/y effective 1 January 2025 per K-REACH 2025 amendment) (polymer Article-9-style exemption may apply) |
Classifications under this regime
- NOT classified under Korean GHS at industrial-grade (polymer)
- NOT on Korea TCCA Toxic Chemicals list
- NOT on Korean Drug Management Act precursor list
- Korean Customs Service (KCS) HS code: 39021000
- Korea Resource Recycling Act EPR for plastics
Restrictions and conditions of use
- No TCCA Toxic Chemicals Handling Permit required
- Korea Industrial Safety and Health Act (KOSHA) MSDS in Korean NOT specifically required (polymer light-hazard)
- NO active Korean AD/CVD case
- KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies
- Korea Resource Recycling Act EPR + recycled-content targets
Importer obligations
Korea has substantial domestic PP production (LG Chem + Lotte Chemical + Hanwha Solutions + GS Caltex + S-Oil + KPIC at Yeosu + Daesan + Onsan); structurally net-exporter for ASEAN + India + Latin America markets.
Required documents
- K-REACH registration number (constituent monomer registration may be sufficient)
- Korean Customs Service (KCS) declaration with HS code 39021000
- China-Korea FTA Form CO
Common compliance traps
The pitfalls that have bitten importers on this lane in the past. None of these is theoretical.
- Korea has substantial domestic PP production (LG Chem + Lotte Chemical + Hanwha Solutions + GS Caltex + S-Oil + KPIC); structurally net-exporter for ASEAN + India + Latin America
- KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies
- NO active Korean AD/CVD case
- NOT on TCCA Toxic Chemicals list
- Korea Resource Recycling Act EPR + recycled-content targets
Where to read next
For substance-level identifiers (formula, molecular weight, SMILES, InChIKey), GHS hazard profile, IMDG transport class, and full sourcing reference for polypropylene (pp), see the CAS 9003-07-0 sourcing reference.
For grade-by-grade buying notes, freight maths, supplier-tier pricing, and a worked landed-cost example, the polypropylene (pp) cornerstone hub covers the full sourcing chain.
For the structure and history of K-REACH, see the K-REACH glossary entry.
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Cross-jurisdiction profile and sourcing references
Regulatory
Polypropylene (PP) under REACH
European Union listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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Polypropylene (PP) under TSCA
United States of America listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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Polypropylene (PP) under IECSC
People's Republic of China listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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Polypropylene (PP) under AICIS
Australia listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
Glossary
K-REACH, K-REACH
South Korean Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals, the Korean equivalent of EU REACH. Requires registration of substances manufactured in or imported into Korea above 1 tonne per year. Administered by the Ministry of Environment through NIER. Includes phase-in registration tiers, joint submission requirements, and a designated 'Only Representative' mechanism for non-Korean manufacturers.
Referenced in
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Polypropylene (PP) under REACH
European Union compliance profile for Polypropylene (PP).
Polypropylene (PP) under TSCA
United States of America compliance profile for Polypropylene (PP).
Polypropylene (PP) under IECSC
People's Republic of China compliance profile for Polypropylene (PP).
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