Plastics and articles thereof

HS v2022 Code: 39

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
39	n/a	n/a

Code	39
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Plastics and articles thereof

Child Codes: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms; Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics; Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39; Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls; Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics; 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; Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms; 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; Acrylic polymers in primary forms; Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms; Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms; Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included; Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms; Polyamides 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; Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics; Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms; Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics; Polymers of styrene, in primary forms; 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; 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; Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms; Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics; Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39; Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary forms

About plastics and articles thereof

HS code 39 covers a diverse range of plastic materials and products that are essential to modern life. Plastics are versatile, lightweight, and cost-effective, making them a crucial component in a wide array of industries, from packaging and construction to automotive and electronics. This industry plays a significant role in the global economy, contributing to economic growth, job creation, and the development of innovative solutions to various challenges.

Production process

The production of plastic materials and articles typically involves a series of processes, including polymerization, extrusion, injection molding, and thermoforming. Polymerization is the fundamental process where monomers are combined to create long-chain polymers. These polymers are then melted and shaped into various forms, such as sheets, films, or molded parts, through techniques like extrusion and injection molding. Thermoforming is another common process used to create complex plastic shapes and structures.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the plastics industry include petrochemical feedstocks, such as ethylene, propylene, and benzene, which are the building blocks for various plastic resins. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, including extruders, injection molding machines, and thermoforming equipment, as well as various additives and colorants to enhance the properties and appearance of the final products.

Production outputs

The plastics industry produces a wide range of outputs, including 3901 Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, 3902 Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms, 3903 Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, 3904 Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms, and 3905 Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms, among others. These plastic materials are then further processed and transformed into a diverse array of consumer and industrial products, such as packaging, containers, construction materials, automotive parts, and electronic components.

Family tree for plastics and articles thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/39'>39: Plastics and articles thereof</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3901'>3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3902'>3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3903'>3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3904'>3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3905'>3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3906'>3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3907'>3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3908'>3908: Polyamides in primary forms</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3909'>3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3910'>3910: Silicones in primary forms</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3911'>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 --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3912'>3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3913'>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/v2022/3914'>3914: Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3915'>3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3916'>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/v2022/3917'>3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3918'>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/v2022/3919'>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/v2022/3920'>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/v2022/3921'>3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3922'>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/v2022/3923'>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/v2022/3924'>3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3925'>3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3926'>3926: Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39</a>"]


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