Plastics; household articles and hygienic or toilet articles

HS v2022 Code: 392490

About plastics; household articles and hygienic or toilet articles

HS code 392490 covers a diverse range of plastic household and personal care items, including containers, buckets, basins, trays, and other articles for domestic or toilet use. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential products for daily life and supporting a wide range of downstream industries, from food and beverage to healthcare and personal care. The versatility and durability of plastic make these items affordable, practical, and widely accessible to consumers around the world.

Production process

The production of HS 392490 items typically involves various plastic molding techniques, such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. These processes allow manufacturers to create a wide variety of shapes and sizes to meet the diverse needs of consumers. The raw plastic materials are heated, melted, and then shaped into the desired form using specialized molds and machinery. Post-production steps may include trimming, finishing, and packaging to ensure the final products meet quality and safety standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS 392490 items are plastic resins, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene. These raw materials are sourced from the petrochemical industry and are selected based on their specific properties, such as durability, flexibility, and chemical resistance. In addition to the plastic feedstock, manufacturers also rely on various molds, machinery, and energy sources to power the production process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS 392490 are a wide range of household and personal care items, including containers, buckets, basins, trays, and other articles for domestic or toilet use. These products are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, such as 392410 Plastics; tableware and kitchenware, 392330 Plastics; carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, and 392330 Plastics; carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, which incorporate these plastic components into their own finished goods.

Revisions to 392490

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 392490. The most recent 1 version of this code (392490) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 392490.

Family tree for plastics; household articles and hygienic or toilet articles

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/39'>39: Plastics and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3924'>3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392490'>392490: Plastics; household articles and hygienic or toilet articles</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/392410'>392410: Plastics; tableware and kitchenware</a>"]

    

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