Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride

HS v2017 Code: 391723

About plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride

HS code 391723 covers the production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polymers of vinyl chloride. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader plastics and construction sectors, providing essential components for a wide range of applications. The demand for these products is driven by their durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness, making them a popular choice for various industries, including plumbing, electrical wiring, and industrial manufacturing.

Production process

The production of rigid vinyl chloride polymer tubes, pipes, and hoses typically involves extrusion. In this process, the raw materials, including vinyl chloride polymer resins and various additives, are melted and forced through a die to create the desired shape and size of the final product. The extruded material is then cooled, cut to length, and may undergo additional processing, such as cutting, threading, or fitting, depending on the intended application.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of HS code 391723 products include 3901 Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, 3904 Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms, and various additives such as stabilizers, plasticizers, and colorants. Additionally, specialized extrusion machinery and equipment are essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 391723 are rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polymers of vinyl chloride. These products are widely used in a variety of industries, including 4416 Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves, 8708 Parts and accessories of motor vehicles, and 8544 Insulated wire, cable and other insulated electric conductors; optical fibre cables; all with or without connectors, among others.

Revisions to 391723

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 391723. The most recent 1 version of this code (391723) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 391723 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/39'>39: Plastics and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3917'>3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391723'>391723: Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391710'>391710: Plastics; artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391721'>391721: Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391722'>391722: Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of propylene</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391729'>391729: Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3917</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391731'>391731: Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, flexible, having a minimum burst pressure of 27.6MPa</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391732'>391732: Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391733'>391733: Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391739'>391739: Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/391740'>391740: Plastics; tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)</a>"]

    

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