Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers, in primary forms

HS v2017 Code: 390430

About vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers, in primary forms

HS code 390430 covers a range of vinyl chloride-based polymers, including vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers. These materials are widely used in the production of a variety of consumer and industrial products due to their unique properties, such as durability, flexibility, and chemical resistance. The vinyl chloride polymer industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, supporting diverse manufacturing sectors and enabling the development of innovative applications.

Production process

The production of vinyl chloride polymers typically involves the polymerization of vinyl chloride monomers. This process can be carried out using various techniques, including suspension polymerization, emulsion polymerization, and bulk polymerization. The specific method chosen depends on the desired properties of the final product. Copolymers, such as vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate, are produced by the simultaneous polymerization of two or more monomers, resulting in a material with a unique combination of characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of vinyl chloride polymers include vinyl chloride monomer, which is typically derived from the petrochemical industry, as well as various additives and modifiers to enhance the properties of the final product. Specialized production equipment, such as polymerization reactors and extrusion machinery, is also essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 390430 are vinyl chloride polymers and copolymers in their primary forms, such as pellets, granules, or powders. These materials are then further processed and converted into a wide range of end-products, including 392010 Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, 392020 Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor, of polymers of vinyl chloride, and 392030 Fittings for furniture, coachwork or the like, of polymers of vinyl chloride.

Revisions to 390430

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 390430. The most recent 1 version of this code (390430) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 390430 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers, in primary forms

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/39'>39: Plastics and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3904'>3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390430'>390430: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers, in primary forms</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390410'>390410: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390421'>390421: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390422'>390422: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390440'>390440: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride copolymers, in primary forms n.e.c. in heading no. 3904</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390450'>390450: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390461'>390461: Halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390469'>390469: Halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers (other than polytetrafluoroethylene), in primary forms</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390490'>390490: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; n.e.c. in heading no. 3904</a>"]

    

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