Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms

HS v2017 Code: 3912

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
39	12	n/a

Code	3912
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	39

Ancestor Codes: Plastics and articles thereof

This Code: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms

Child Codes: Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms; Cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms; Cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary forms; Cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary forms; Cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary forms; Cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms; Silicones in primary forms; Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39, in primary forms; Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g. hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), n.e.c. or included, in primary forms; Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary forms

About cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms

HS code 3912 covers a diverse range of cellulose-based products, which are essential raw materials for a wide variety of industries. Cellulose and its chemical derivatives find applications in sectors such as construction, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and packaging, making this industry a crucial component of the global economy. These versatile materials offer unique properties like biodegradability, stability, and chemical reactivity, making them indispensable in numerous manufacturing processes.

Production process

The production of cellulose and its derivatives typically involves a series of chemical processes. The starting point is often the extraction of cellulose from natural sources, such as wood pulp or cotton linters. This cellulose is then subjected to various chemical modifications, such as esterification, etherification, or oxidation, to create a wide range of cellulose-based products with tailored properties. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the desired end-product, but often involve controlled reactions, purification steps, and careful process control to ensure consistent quality.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the cellulose and cellulose derivatives industry include raw cellulose materials, such as 4701 Mechanical wood pulp, 4702 Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades, and 5501 Synthetic filament tow. Additionally, the industry relies on various chemical reagents, catalysts, and solvents to facilitate the necessary chemical modifications. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and drying systems, are also essential for the production of these materials.

Production outputs

The outputs of the cellulose and cellulose derivatives industry are diverse, ranging from 3912 Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms to more specialized products like cellulose esters, cellulose ethers, and regenerated cellulose fibers. These materials are widely used in industries such as 3920 Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, 5503 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, and 3004 (Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale).

Family tree for cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/39'>39: Plastics and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3912'>3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3901'>3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3902'>3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3903'>3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3904'>3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3905'>3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3906'>3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3907'>3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3908'>3908: Polyamides in primary forms</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3909'>3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3910'>3910: Silicones in primary forms</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3911'>3911: Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3913'>3913: Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g. hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), n.e.c. or included, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3914'>3914: Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3915'>3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3916'>3916: Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3917'>3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3918'>3918: Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, in rolls of a width not less than 45cm</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3919'>3919: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3920'>3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3921'>3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3922'>3922: Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3923'>3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3924'>3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3925'>3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3926'>3926: Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39</a>"]

    B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391211'>391211: Cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391212'>391212: Cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391220'>391220: Cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary forms</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391231'>391231: Cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391239'>391239: Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391290'>391290: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms</a>"]


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