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Table 1 HS classification of plastics and articles thereof

From: Ensuring sustainability in plastics use in Africa: consumption, waste generation, and projections

HS code

Classification of plastics

3901

Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms

3902

Polymers of propylene or other olefins, primary forms

3903

Polymers of styrene, in primary forms

3904

Polymers of vinyl chloride, etc., in primary forms

3905

Polymers of vinyl acetate and other vinyl polymers, primary forms

3906

Acrylic polymers in primary forms

3907

Polyethers, epoxides and polyesters, primary forms

3908

Polyamides in primary forms

3909

Amino resins, phenolics and polyurethanes, primary form

3910

Silicones, in primary forms

3911

Petro resins, polysulfides, etc. nesoi, primary form

3912

Cellulose and chemical derivatives nesoi, primary forms

3913

Natural (inc modified) polymers nesoi, primary forms

3914

Ion-exchangers based on plastics, in primary forms

3915

Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics

3916

Monofil, cr-sect ovimm, rods, sticks, etc., plastics

3917

Tubes, pipes and hoses and their fittings, of plastics

3918

Floor cover (rolls and tiles) and wall cover, plastics

3919

Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, etc. of plastics

3920

Plates, sheets, film, etc. no ad, non-cel, etc., plast

3921

Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip nesoi, plastics

3922

Baths, washbasins, lavatory seats, etc. of plastics

3923

Containers (boxes, bags, etc.), closurers, etc., plast

3924

Tableware and other household articles, etc., plastics

3925

Builders’ ware of plastics, nesoi

3926

Articles of plastics (including polymers and resins) nesoi