Furniture; plastic

HS v2022 Code: 940370

About furniture; plastic

HS code 940370 covers a wide range of plastic furniture products, including chairs, tables, desks, and other household and office furnishings. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing affordable and versatile furniture solutions for both residential and commercial settings. Plastic furniture is valued for its durability, ease of maintenance, and diverse design possibilities, making it a popular choice among consumers and businesses alike.

Production process

The production of plastic furniture typically involves a combination of injection molding, rotational molding, and thermoforming techniques. Injection molding is commonly used to create intricate and complex shapes, while rotational molding is well-suited for larger, hollow pieces. Thermoforming is often employed to create flat or curved surfaces, such as tabletops and seat backs. These manufacturing processes allow for the efficient and cost-effective production of a wide range of plastic furniture items.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of plastic furniture include various types of plastic resins, such as 390110 Polyethylene; linear, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94, 390120 Polyethylene; having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more, and 390130 Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. Additionally, manufacturers may utilize molds, machinery for molding and assembly, and various finishing materials like paints, coatings, and hardware.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the plastic furniture industry are a wide range of household and office furnishings, including chairs, tables, desks, shelves, and storage units. These products are often consumed by other industries, such as 940310 Furniture; wooden, for office use, 940320 Furniture; wooden, for the kitchen, and 940340 Furniture; wooden, for the bedroom, as well as the retail and hospitality sectors.

Revisions to 940370

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 940370. The most recent 1 version of this code (940370) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 940370.

Older versions

Family tree for furniture; plastic

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/94'>94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9403'>9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940370'>940370: Furniture; plastic</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940310'>940310: Furniture; metal, for office use</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940320'>940320: Furniture; metal, other than for office use</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940330'>940330: Furniture; wooden, for office use</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940340'>940340: Furniture; wooden, for kitchen use</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940350'>940350: Furniture; wooden, for bedroom use</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940360'>940360: Furniture; wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940382'>940382: Furniture; of bamboo</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940383'>940383: Furniture; of rattan</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940389'>940389: Furniture; of cane, osier, or similar materials (other than bamboo or rattan)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940391'>940391: Furniture; parts, of wood</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940399'>940399: Furniture; parts, of other than wood</a>"]

    

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