Plastics; bidets, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware n.e.c. in heading no. 3922

HS code 392290 covers a diverse range of plastic products used in sanitary and bathroom applications. These items, which include bidets, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns, and other related fixtures, play a crucial role in modern plumbing and bathroom infrastructure. As an essential component of the broader 392 Plastics and articles thereof industry, this code represents a significant segment of the global trade in plastic goods, catering to the growing demand for high-quality, durable, and water-efficient sanitary solutions.

The production of the items covered under HS code 392290 typically involves various plastic molding and fabrication techniques. Common methods include injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming, which allow manufacturers to create complex, intricate shapes and designs. These processes often incorporate advanced automation and quality control measures to ensure the consistent production of durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing sanitary ware.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 392290 items include a variety of plastic resins, such as 3901 Polymers of ethylene, 3902 Polymers of propylene, and 3903 Polymers of styrene. Manufacturers may also utilize specialized additives, pigments, and reinforcing materials to enhance the performance and appearance of the final products. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced molding equipment, tooling, and other specialized machinery to facilitate the efficient and precise manufacturing of these sanitary ware items.

The primary outputs of HS code 392290 are the various plastic sanitary ware products, including bidets, lavatory pans, flushing cisterns, and other related fixtures. These items are typically consumed by the 4416 Building and furniture industries, as they are essential components of modern bathroom and plumbing systems. The outputs of this industry may also be used in the production of 3922 Baths, shower-baths, sinks, washbasins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics and other related 3926 Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914 products.