Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride copolymers, in primary forms n.e.c. in heading no. 3904

HS v2017 Code: 390440

About vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride copolymers, in primary forms n.e.c. in heading no. 3904

HS code 390440 covers a range of vinyl chloride and other halogenated olefin polymers, including vinyl chloride copolymers, in their primary forms. These materials are essential components in the production of a wide variety of plastic products, from pipes and fittings to packaging and construction materials. As a key part of the global plastics industry, this code plays a vital role in supporting diverse manufacturing sectors and meeting the growing demand for durable, versatile, and cost-effective polymer-based solutions.

Production process

The primary production method for the polymers covered under HS code 390440 is polymerization. This involves the chemical reaction of vinyl chloride monomers, as well as other halogenated olefin monomers, to form long-chain polymer molecules. The specific polymerization techniques used can vary, including suspension polymerization, emulsion polymerization, and bulk polymerization, depending on the desired properties of the final product.

Production inputs

The main raw materials required for the production of the polymers under HS code 390440 are vinyl chloride monomer, as well as other halogenated olefin monomers such as vinylidene chloride and tetrafluoroethylene. In addition to these primary feedstocks, the industry also relies on a range of auxiliary chemicals, catalysts, and processing aids to facilitate the polymerization process and ensure the quality of the final products. Specialized manufacturing equipment, such as polymerization reactors and extruders, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The polymers produced under HS code 390440 are used as the primary raw material for a wide range of downstream plastic products. These include 392321 Sacks and bags, of polymers of vinyl chloride, 392330 Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, of plastics, 392390 Other articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics, and 392510 Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of plastics, capacity > 300 l, among others. The versatility of these vinyl chloride and halogenated olefin polymers makes them a crucial component in the global plastics supply chain.

Revisions to 390440

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 390440. The most recent 1 version of this code (390440) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 390440 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride copolymers, in primary forms n.e.c. in heading no. 3904

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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/v2017/390440'>390440: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride copolymers, in primary forms n.e.c. in heading no. 3904</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/v2017/390430'>390430: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers, in primary forms</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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