Cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms

HS v2017 Code: 391290

About cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms

HS code 391290 covers a diverse range of cellulose-based products and their chemical derivatives. These materials play a crucial role in various industries, from textiles and paper manufacturing to pharmaceuticals and construction. As a versatile group of compounds, cellulose and its derivatives find applications across a wide spectrum of the global economy, making this code an important component of international trade and commerce.

Production process

The production of cellulose and its chemical derivatives typically involves a series of extraction, purification, and modification processes. Raw materials, such as wood pulp or cotton linters, are subjected to chemical treatments to isolate the cellulose content. This is then further processed through reactions with various reagents to produce a wide array of cellulose-based products, including cellulose esters, ethers, and other specialized derivatives.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of cellulose and its chemical derivatives include raw cellulose sources, such as 470321 wood pulp, 520100 cotton, and other plant-based materials. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of chemicals, catalysts, and specialized equipment to facilitate the extraction, purification, and modification processes involved in manufacturing these products.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 391290 encompass a diverse range of cellulose-based materials, including 391211 cellulose acetates, 391231 carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, and various other cellulose ethers and esters. These products find widespread applications in industries such as 540233 textiles, 480300 paper and paperboard, 300490 pharmaceuticals, and 392010 construction materials.

Revisions to 391290

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 391290. The most recent 1 version of this code (391290) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 391290 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, 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/v2017/3912'>3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391290'>391290: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391211'>391211: Cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391212'>391212: Cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391220'>391220: Cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary forms</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391231'>391231: Cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391239'>391239: Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms</a>"]

    

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