Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular

HS v2022 Code: 392112

About plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular

HS code 392112 covers cellular plastics products made from polymers of vinyl chloride. These materials are widely used in a variety of applications, including packaging, insulation, and construction. As a key component in many consumer and industrial goods, the 392112 industry plays an important role in the broader global economy.

Production process

The production of cellular vinyl chloride polymer products typically involves extrusion or molding processes. Extrusion techniques are used to create sheets, films, and strips, while molding is employed to manufacture more complex shapes and forms. Both processes rely on heating the polymer material to a molten state, then shaping it using specialized equipment to introduce the desired cellular or foamed structure.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the 392112 industry include vinyl chloride monomer, blowing agents, and various additives such as plasticizers and stabilizers. Specialized machinery like extruders and molding presses are also essential production inputs. The industry sources these raw materials and equipment from a range of 251010 Petrochemicals, 282530 Titanium oxides, and 282090 Other inorganic chemicals suppliers.

Production outputs

Products classified under HS code 392112 are used in a wide range of applications, including packaging, insulation, and construction materials. The cellular vinyl chloride polymer sheets, films, and strips are often further processed or incorporated into 392010 Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, non-cellular, 392020 Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, non-cellular, and 392190 Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular products.

Revisions to 392112

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 392112. The most recent 1 version of this code (392112) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 392112.

Family tree for plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/39'>39: Plastics and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3921'>3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392112'>392112: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392111'>392111: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392113'>392113: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392114'>392114: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of regenerated cellulose, cellular</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392119'>392119: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392190'>392190: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular</a>"]

    

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