Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers

HS v2022 Code: 390130

About ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers

HS code 390130 covers ethylene polymers in primary forms, including ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. These materials are widely used in a variety of industries, from packaging and adhesives to construction and automotive applications. As a key component in many consumer and industrial products, the ethylene polymers industry plays a vital role in the global economy.

Production process

Ethylene polymers are typically produced through a polymerization process, where ethylene monomers are combined to form long polymer chains. The specific production techniques can vary, but often involve high-pressure, high-temperature reactions in the presence of catalysts. Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers are created by copolymerizing ethylene with vinyl acetate, resulting in a material with unique properties and applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the ethylene polymers industry include ethylene, which is typically derived from natural gas or petroleum, as well as various additives and catalysts used in the polymerization process. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as reactors, extruders, and pelletizers, are also essential for the production of these materials.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 390130 are ethylene polymers and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in their primary forms, such as pellets, granules, and powders. These materials are then further processed and incorporated into a wide range of end products, including 392010 Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, 392062 Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, and 392069 Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.

Revisions to 390130

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 390130. The most recent 1 version of this code (390130) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 390130.

Family tree for ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/390130'>390130: Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/390110'>390110: Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/390120'>390120: Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/390140'>390140: Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/390190'>390190: Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901</a>"]

    

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