Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915; waste, parings and scrap

HS code 391590 covers a diverse range of plastic waste, parings, and scrap materials that are not classified elsewhere. This industry plays a crucial role in the global recycling and waste management ecosystem, as it provides a means to repurpose and reuse plastic materials that would otherwise end up in landfills or the environment. The proper handling and processing of these materials are essential for promoting a more sustainable and circular economy.

The main production techniques involved in this industry include collection, sorting, cleaning, and processing of the plastic waste and scrap materials. Specialized equipment and facilities are used to separate different types of plastics, remove contaminants, and prepare the materials for further recycling or reuse. Advanced technologies, such as mechanical and chemical recycling, are increasingly being employed to extract the maximum value from these waste streams.

The primary inputs for this industry are the various types of plastic waste, parings, and scrap materials generated by households, businesses, and industrial processes. These materials can include a wide range of plastic products, such as 392010 Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, 392030 Baths, shower-baths, sinks, washbasins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics, and 392690 Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914. In addition, the industry requires specialized equipment, energy, and labor to collect, sort, and process the plastic waste.

The main outputs of this industry are the recycled and repurposed plastic materials, which can be used as feedstock for the production of new plastic products. These materials may be 391510 Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, 391520 Polymers of styrene, in primary forms, or 391590 Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915; waste, parings and scrap, among others. The processed plastic materials can be used in a wide range of industries, including 392010 Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, 392030 Baths, shower-baths, sinks, washbasins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics, and 392690 Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914.