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

HS v2022 Code: 3920

About 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

HS code 3920 covers a wide range of plastic products, including plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip that are non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, or combined with other materials. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential materials for a diverse array of industries, from packaging and construction to automotive and electronics manufacturing.

Production process

The production of the items under HS code 3920 typically involves various plastic processing techniques, such as extrusion, calendering, and casting. Extrusion is a common method, where molten plastic is forced through a die to create the desired shape and thickness. Calendering involves passing the plastic material between a series of heated rollers to produce thin, uniform sheets or films. Casting, on the other hand, involves pouring the molten plastic into a mold and allowing it to solidify.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under HS code 3920 include various types of plastic resins, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Additionally, specialized machinery, such as extruders, calenders, and casting equipment, are essential for the manufacturing process. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also necessary to power the production facilities.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 3920 include a wide range of plastic products, including sheets, films, foils, and strips. These materials are then consumed by various downstream industries, such as 3923 Plastics; articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, 3924 Plastics; tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, and 3926 Plastics; other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39.

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/39'>39: Plastics and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3901'>3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3902'>3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3903'>3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3904'>3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> G["<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 --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3906'>3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms</a>"]
A --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3908'>3908: Polyamides in primary forms</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3909'>3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3910'>3910: Silicones in primary forms</a>"]
A --> M["<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 --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3912'>3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> O["<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 --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3914'>3914: Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3915'>3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics</a>"]
A --> R["<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 --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3917'>3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics</a>"]
A --> T["<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 --> U["<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 --> 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>"]

    B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392010'>392010: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392020'>392020: Plastics; of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392030'>392030: Plastics; of polymers of styrene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392043'>392043: Plastics; polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392049'>392049: Plastics; polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392051'>392051: Plastics; of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392059'>392059: Plastics; of acrylic polymers (excluding polymethyl methacrylate), plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392061'>392061: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polycarbonates, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392062'>392062: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392063'>392063: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of unsaturated polyesters, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392069'>392069: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyesters n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392071'>392071: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of regenerated cellulose; non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BN["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392073'>392073: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of cellulose acetate, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BO["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392079'>392079: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of cellulose derivatives n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BP["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392091'>392091: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BQ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392092'>392092: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyamides, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BR["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392093'>392093: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of amino-resins, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BS["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392094'>392094: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of phenolic resins, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]
B --> BT["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392099'>392099: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials</a>"]


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