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CHAPTER 39

PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF

I. PRIMARY FORMS

39.01 Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms
Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0,94
Linear polyethylene
3901 10 10
Other
3901 10 90
Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more
Polyethylene in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, of a specific gravity of 0,958 or more at 23 °C, containing: – 50 mg/kg or less of aluminium, – 2 mg/kg or less of calcium, – 2 mg/kg or less of chromium, – 2 mg/kg or less of iron, – 2 mg/kg or less of nickel, – 2 mg/kg or less of titanium, – 8 mg/kg or less of vanadium for the manufacture of chlorosulphonated polyethylene
3901 20 10
Other
3901 20 90
Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers
3901 30 00
Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0,94
3901 40 00
Other
Ionomer resin consisting of a salt of a terpolymer of ethylene with isobutyl acrylate and methacrylic acid; A-B-A block copolymer of polystyrene, ethylene-butylene copolymer and polystyrene, containing by weight 35 % or less of styrene, in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter
3901 90 30
Other
3901 90 80
39.02 Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms
Polypropylene
3902 10 00
Polyisobutylene
3902 20 00
Propylene copolymers
3902 30 00
Other
A-B-A block copolymer of polystyrene, ethylene-butylene copolymer and polystyrene, containing by weight 35 % or less of styrene, in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter
3902 90 10
Polybut-1-ene, a copolymer of but-1-ene with ethylene containing by weight 10 % or less of ethylene, or a blend of polybut-1-ene with polyethylene and/or polypropylene containing by weight 10 % or less of polyethylene and/or 25 % or less of polypropylene, in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter
3902 90 20
Other
3902 90 90
39.03 Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
Polystyrene
Expansible
3903 11 00
Other
3903 19 00
Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers
3903 20 00
Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers
3903 30 00
Other
Copolymer, solely of styrene with allyl alcohol, of an acetyl value of 175 or more
3903 90 10
Brominated polystyrene, containing by weight 58 % or more but not more than 71 % of bromine, in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter
3903 90 20
Other
3903 90 90
39.04 Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms
Poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances
3904 10 00
Other poly(vinyl chloride)
Non-plasticised
3904 21 00
Plasticised
3904 22 00
Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers
3904 30 00
Other vinyl chloride copolymers
3904 40 00
Vinylidene chloride polymers
Copolymer of vinylidene chloride with acrylonitrile, in the form of expansible beads of a diameter of 4 micrometres or more but not more than 20 micrometres
3904 50 10
Other
3904 50 90
Fluoropolymers
Polytetrafluoroethylene
3904 61 00
Other
Poly(vinyl fluoride), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter
3904 69 10
Fluoroelastomers FKM
3904 69 20
Other
3904 69 80
Other
3904 90 00
39.05 Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms
Poly(vinyl acetate)
In aqueous dispersion
3905 12 00
Other
3905 19 00
Vinyl acetate copolymers
In aqueous dispersion
3905 21 00
Other
3905 29 00
Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups
3905 30 00
Other
Copolymers
3905 91 00
Other
Poly(vinyl formal), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter, of a molecular weight of 10000 or more but not exceeding 40000 and containing by weight: – 9,5 % or more but not more than 13 % of acetyl groups evaluated as vinyl acetate, – 5 % or more but not more than 6,5 % of hydroxy groups evaluated as vinyl alcohol
3905 99 10
Other
3905 99 90
39.06 Acrylic polymers in primary forms
Poly(methyl methacrylate)
3906 10 00
Other
Poly[-(3-hydroxyimino-1,1-dimethylbutyl)acrylamide]
3906 90 10
Copolymer of 2-diisopropylaminoethyl methacrylate with decyl methacrylate, in the form of a solution in -dimethylacetamide, containing by weight 55 % or more of copolymer
3906 90 20
Copolymer of acrylic acid with 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, containing by weight 10 % or more but not more than 11 % of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate
3906 90 30
Copolymer of acrylonitrile with methyl acrylate, modified with polybutadiene-acrylonitrile (NBR)
3906 90 40
Polymerisation product of acrylic acid with alkyl methacrylate and small quantities of other monomers, for use as a thickener in the manufacture of textile printing pastes
3906 90 50
Copolymer of methyl acrylate with ethylene and a monomer containing a non-terminal carboxy group as a substituent, containing by weight 50 % or more of methyl acrylate, whether or not compounded with silica
3906 90 60
Other
3906 90 90
39.07 Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms
Polyacetals
3907 10 00
Other polyethers
Bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate
3907 21 00
Other
Polyether alcohols
Polyethylene glycols
3907 29 11
Other
3907 29 20
Other
Copolymer of 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane with ethylene oxide
3907 29 91
Other
3907 29 99
Epoxide resins
3907 30 00
Polycarbonates
3907 40 00
Alkyd resins
3907 50 00
Poly(ethylene terephthalate)
Having a viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higher
3907 61 00
Other
3907 69 00
Poly(lactic acid)
3907 70 00
Other polyesters
Unsaturated
Liquid
3907 91 10
Other
3907 91 90
Other
Thermoplastic liquid crystal aromatic polyester copolymers
3907 99 05
Poly(ethylene naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylate)
3907 99 10
Other
3907 99 80
39.08 Polyamides in primary forms
Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12
3908 10 00
Other
3908 90 00
39.09 Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms
Urea resins; thiourea resins
3909 10 00
Melamine resins
3909 20 00
Other amino-resins
Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI)
3909 31 00
Other
3909 39 00
Phenolic resins
3909 40 00
Polyurethanes
Polyurethane of 2,2′-(-butylimino)diethanol and 4,4′-methylenedicyclohexyl diisocyanate, in the form of a solution in -dimethylacetamide, containing by weight 50 % or more of polymer
3909 50 10
Other
3909 50 90
39.10 Silicones in primary forms
39.11 Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and other products specified in note 3 to this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms
Petroleum resins, coumarone, indene or coumarone-indene resins and polyterpenes
3911 10 00
Poly(1,3-phenylene methylphosphonate)
3911 20 00
Other
Condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products whether or not chemically modified
Poly(oxy-1,4-phenylenesulphonyl-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenyleneisopropylidene-1,4-phenylene), in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter
3911 90 11
Poly(thio-1,4-phenylene)
3911 90 13
Other
3911 90 19
Other
Copolymer of -cresol and divinylbenzene, in the form of a solution in -dimethylacetamide containing by weight 50 % or more of polymer; hydrogenated copolymers of vinyltoluene and α-methylstyrene
3911 90 92
Other
3911 90 99
39.12 Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms
Cellulose acetates
Non-plasticised
3912 11 00
Plasticised
3912 12 00
Cellulose nitrates (including collodions)
Non-plasticised
Collodions and celloidin
3912 20 11
Other
3912 20 19
Plasticised
3912 20 90
Cellulose ethers
Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts
3912 31 00
Other
Hydroxypropylcellulose
3912 39 20
Other
3912 39 85
Other
Cellulose esters
3912 90 10
Other
3912 90 90
39.13 Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms
Alginic acid, its salts and esters
3913 10 00
Other
3913 90 00
39.14 Ion-exchangers based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913, in primary forms

II. WASTE, PARINGS AND SCRAP; SEMI-MANUFACTURES; ARTICLES

39.15 Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics
Of polymers of ethylene
Having a specific gravity of less than 0,94 (for example, PE-LD)
3915 10 10
Having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more (for example, PE-HD)
3915 10 20
Of polymers of styrene
3915 20 00
Of polymers of vinyl chloride
3915 30 00
Of other plastics
Of polymers of propylene
3915 90 11
Of polymers of ethylene terephthalate (for example, PET)
3915 90 20
Other
3915 90 70
39.16 Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics
Of polymers of ethylene
3916 10 00
Of polymers of vinyl chloride
3916 20 00
Of other plastics
Of condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products, whether or not chemically modified
3916 90 10
Of addition polymerisation products
3916 90 50
Other
3916 90 90
39.17 Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics
Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials
Of hardened protein
3917 10 10
Of cellulosic materials
3917 10 90
Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid
Of polymers of ethylene
Seamless and of a length exceeding the maximum cross-sectional dimension, whether or not surface-worked, but not otherwise worked
3917 21 10
Other
3917 21 90
Of polymers of propylene
Seamless and of a length exceeding the maximum cross-sectional dimension, whether or not surface-worked, but not otherwise worked
3917 22 10
Other
3917 22 90
Of polymers of vinyl chloride
Seamless and of a length exceeding the maximum cross-sectional dimension, whether or not surface-worked, but not otherwise worked
3917 23 10
Other
3917 23 90
Of other plastics
3917 29 00
Other tubes, pipes and hoses
Flexible tubes, pipes and hoses, having a minimum burst pressure of 27,6 MPa
3917 31 00
Other, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings
3917 32 00
Other, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings
3917 33 00
Other
3917 39 00
Fittings
3917 40 00
39.18 Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9 to this chapter
Of polymers of vinyl chloride
Consisting of a support impregnated, coated or covered with poly(vinyl chloride)
3918 10 10
(
m2
)
Other
3918 10 90
(
m2
)
Of other plastics
3918 90 00
(
m2
)
39.19 Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls
In rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm
Strips, the coating of which consists of unvulcanised natural or synthetic rubber
Of poly(vinyl chloride) or of polyethylene
3919 10 12
Of polypropylene
3919 10 15
Other
3919 10 19
Other
3919 10 80
Other
Self-adhesive circular polishing pads of a kind used for the manufacture of semiconductor wafers
3919 90 20
Other
3919 90 80
39.20 Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
Of polymers of ethylene
Of a thickness not exceeding 0,125 mm
Of polyethylene having a specific gravity of
Less than 0,94
Polyethylene film, of a thickness of 20 micrometres or more but not exceeding 40 micrometres, for the production of photoresist film used in the manufacture of semiconductors or printed circuits
3920 10 23
Stretch film, not printed
3920 10 24
Other
3920 10 25
0,94 or more
3920 10 28
Other
3920 10 40
Of a thickness exceeding 0,125 mm
Synthetic paper pulp, in the form of moist sheets made from unconnected finely branched polyethylene fibrils, whether or not blended with cellulose fibres in a quantity not exceeding 15 %, containing poly(vinyl alcohol) dissolved in water as the moistening agent
3920 10 81
Other
3920 10 89
Of polymers of propylene
Of a thickness not exceeding 0,10 mm
Biaxially oriented
3920 20 21
Other
3920 20 29
Of a thickness exceeding 0,10 mm
3920 20 80
Of polymers of styrene
3920 30 00
Of polymers of vinyl chloride
Containing by weight not less than 6 % of plasticisers
Of a thickness not exceeding 1 mm
3920 43 10
Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm
3920 43 90
Other
Of a thickness not exceeding 1 mm
3920 49 10
Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm
3920 49 90
Of acrylic polymers
Of poly(methyl methacrylate)
3920 51 00
Other
Copolymer of acrylic and methacrylic esters, in the form of film of a thickness not exceeding 150 micrometres
3920 59 10
Other
3920 59 90
Of polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters or other polyesters
Of polycarbonates
3920 61 00
Of poly(ethylene terephthalate)
Of a thickness not exceeding 0,35 mm
Poly(ethylene terephthalate) film, of a thickness of 72 micrometres or more but not exceeding 79 micrometres, for the manufacture of flexible magnetic disks; poly(ethylene terephthalate) film, of a thickness of 100 micrometres or more but not exceeding 150 micrometres, for the manufacture of photopolymer printing plates
3920 62 12
Other
3920 62 19
Of a thickness exceeding 0,35 mm
3920 62 90
Of unsaturated polyesters
3920 63 00
Of other polyesters
3920 69 00
Of cellulose or its chemical derivatives
Of regenerated cellulose
3920 71 00
Of cellulose acetate
Film in rolls or in strips, for cinematography or photography
3920 73 10
Other
3920 73 80
Of other cellulose derivatives
Of vulcanised fibre
3920 79 10
Other
3920 79 90
Of other plastics
Of poly(vinyl butyral)
3920 91 00
Of polyamides
3920 92 00
Of amino-resins
3920 93 00
Of phenolic resins
3920 94 00
Of other plastics
Of condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products, whether or not chemically modified
Polyimide foil and strip, uncoated, or coated or covered solely with plastic
3920 99 21
Other
3920 99 28
Of addition polymerisation products
Poly(vinyl fluoride) sheet; biaxially oriented poly(vinyl alcohol) film, containing by weight 97 % or more of poly(vinyl alcohol), uncoated, of a thickness not exceeding 1 mm
3920 99 52
Ion-exchange membranes of fluorinated plastic material, for use in chlor-alkali electrolytic cells
3920 99 53
Other
3920 99 59
Other
3920 99 90
39.21 Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics
Cellular
Of polymers of styrene
3921 11 00
Of polymers of vinyl chloride
3921 12 00
Of polyurethanes
Flexible
3921 13 10
Other
3921 13 90
Of regenerated cellulose
3921 14 00
Of other plastics
3921 19 00
Other
Of condensation or rearrangement polymerisation products, whether or not chemically modified
Of polyesters
3921 90 10
Of phenolic resins
3921 90 30
Of amino-resins
Laminated
High-pressure laminates with a decorative surface on one or both sides
3921 90 41
Other
3921 90 43
Other
3921 90 49
Other
3921 90 55
Of addition polymerisation products
3921 90 60
Other
3921 90 90
39.22 Baths, shower-baths, sinks, washbasins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics
Baths, shower-baths, sinks and washbasins
3922 10 00
Lavatory seats and covers
3922 20 00
Other
3922 90 00
39.23 Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics
Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles
Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles, of plastic, specially shaped or fitted for the conveyance or packing of semiconductor wafers, masks, or reticles
3923 10 10
Other
3923 10 90
Sacks and bags (including cones)
Of polymers of ethylene
3923 21 00
Of other plastics
Of poly(vinyl chloride)
3923 29 10
Other
3923 29 90
Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles
Of a capacity not exceeding two litres
3923 30 10
(
p/st
)
Of a capacity exceeding two litres
3923 30 90
(
p/st
)
Spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports
Spools, reels and similar supports for photographic and cinematographic film or for tapes, films and the like of heading 8523
3923 40 10
Other
3923 40 90
Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures
Caps and capsules for bottles
3923 50 10
Other
3923 50 90
Other
3923 90 00
39.24 Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics
Tableware and kitchenware
3924 10 00
Other
3924 90 00
39.25 Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included
Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of a capacity exceeding 300 litres
3925 10 00
Doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors
3925 20 00
(
p/st
)
Shutters, blinds (including venetian blinds) and similar articles and parts thereof
3925 30 00
Other
Fittings and mountings intended for permanent installation in or on doors, windows, staircases, walls or other parts of buildings
3925 90 10
Trunking, ducting and cable trays for electrical circuits
3925 90 20
Other
3925 90 80
39.26 Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914
Office or school supplies
3926 10 00
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts)
3926 20 00
Fittings for furniture, coachwork or the like
3926 30 00
Statuettes and other ornamental articles
3926 40 00
Other
Perforated buckets and similar articles used to filter water at the entrance to drains
3926 90 50
Protective face shields/visors
3926 90 60
(
p/st
)
Other
3926 90 97