Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more

HS v2017 Code: 390120

About ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more

HS code 390120 covers the import and export of ethylene polymers, specifically polyethylene with a specific gravity of 0.94 or more. This type of polyethylene is a versatile and widely-used plastic material, finding applications in a diverse range of industries, from packaging and construction to automotive and electronics. As a key component in the global plastics supply chain, the trade of HS 390120 products plays a vital role in supporting economic growth and development worldwide.

Production process

Polyethylene with a specific gravity of 0.94 or more is typically produced through a process called high-density polyethylene (HDPE) manufacturing. This involves the polymerization of ethylene gas under high temperature and pressure conditions, often with the use of specialized catalysts to control the molecular structure and properties of the final product. The resulting HDPE resin is then extruded or molded into a variety of primary forms, such as pellets, sheets, or films, ready for further processing and conversion into end-use products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS 390120 polyethylene include ethylene gas, which serves as the primary raw material, as well as various catalysts, additives, and energy sources to facilitate the polymerization and extrusion processes. Specialized manufacturing equipment, such as reactors, extruders, and molding machines, are also essential for the efficient production of these high-density polyethylene products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS 390120 are high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resins and materials in various primary forms, such as pellets, sheets, and films. These HDPE products are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 392010 Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, 392020 Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, and 392030 Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, where they are further processed and converted into a diverse array of end-use products.

Revisions to 390120

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 390120. The most recent 1 version of this code (390120) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 390120 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/39'>39: Plastics and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3901'>3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390120'>390120: Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390110'>390110: Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390130'>390130: Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390140'>390140: Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390190'>390190: Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901</a>"]

    

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