Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics

HS v2022 Code: 3922

About sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics

HS code 3922 covers a wide range of plastic sanitary ware products, including baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, and flushing cisterns. These products are essential components of modern plumbing and bathroom infrastructure, playing a crucial role in maintaining hygiene and sanitation standards across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The global sanitary ware market is a significant contributor to the broader plastics industry, with growing demand driven by factors such as urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and increasing awareness of personal hygiene.

Production process

The production of plastic sanitary ware typically involves a combination of injection molding, thermoforming, and rotational molding techniques. Injection molding is commonly used for the manufacture of smaller components, such as toilet seats and flushing cisterns, while larger items like baths and shower-baths are often produced through thermoforming or rotational molding processes. These techniques allow for the efficient and cost-effective mass production of a wide variety of sanitary ware products to meet the diverse needs of the market.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of plastic sanitary ware include various types of thermoplastic resins, such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). These raw materials are supplemented by a range of additives, including colorants, stabilizers, and reinforcing agents, which are used to enhance the physical and aesthetic properties of the final products. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized manufacturing equipment, such as injection molding machines, thermoforming presses, and rotational molding systems, as well as skilled labor to operate these production processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 3922 are a diverse range of plastic sanitary ware products, including baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, and flushing cisterns. These items are typically consumed by the construction and renovation industries, as well as the residential and commercial plumbing sectors, which incorporate them into new building projects and bathroom remodeling efforts. Additionally, the outputs of HS code 3922 may be used as inputs for 3923 Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics and 3925 Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included.

Family tree for sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/39'>39: Plastics and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> 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/v2022/3920'>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 --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3921'>3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39</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/v2022/392210'>392210: Plastics; baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392220'>392220: Plastics; lavatory seats and covers</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392290'>392290: Plastics; bidets, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware n.e.c. in heading no. 3922</a>"]


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