Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39

HS v2017 Code: 3921

About plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39

HS code 3921 covers a diverse range of plastic products that are widely used across various industries. These include plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip that are not classified elsewhere in Chapter 39 of the Harmonized System. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential materials for packaging, construction, automotive, and numerous other applications. The versatility and adaptability of these plastic products make them indispensable in modern manufacturing and daily life.

Production process

The production of the plastic products covered under HS code 3921 typically involves a range of techniques, including extrusion, calendering, and thermoforming. Extrusion is a common process where molten plastic is forced through a die to create continuous sheets, films, or profiles. Calendering involves passing the plastic material between a series of heated rollers to produce thin, uniform sheets. Thermoforming is another key technique, where pre-made plastic sheets are heated and formed into desired shapes using molds.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 3921 items include various types of plastic resins, such as 3901 Polymers of ethylene, 3902 Polymers of propylene, and 3904 Polymers of vinyl chloride. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, including extruders, calenders, and thermoforming equipment, as well as energy sources and skilled labor to operate these production processes.

Production outputs

The plastic products covered under HS code 3921 are widely used as intermediate inputs for a variety of downstream industries. These include 3923 Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics, 3926 Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914, and 4008 Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber.

Family tree for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/39'>39: Plastics and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3921'>3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39</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/v2017/3912'>3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> O["<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 --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3914'>3914: Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3915'>3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics</a>"]
A --> R["<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 --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3917'>3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics</a>"]
A --> T["<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 --> U["<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 --> V["<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 --> 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/v2017/392111'>392111: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/392112'>392112: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/392113'>392113: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/392114'>392114: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of regenerated cellulose, cellular</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/392119'>392119: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/392190'>392190: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular</a>"]


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