About HS Code 391690
This HS code serves as a "basket" category for monofilaments, rods, sticks, and profile shapes made from plastics *other than* ethylene or vinyl chloride polymers, provided their cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm. This includes a vast array of engineering plastics and specialty polymers. Importers are diverse, ranging from automotive and aerospace manufacturers to electronics, medical device, and consumer goods industries, all seeking specific material properties like high strength, temperature resistance, or chemical inertness. Exporters are typically specialized plastic compounders and extruders. The trade in these materials is often high-value, driven by specific performance requirements for niche applications. Key considerations include the precise polymer type (e.g., nylon, polycarbonate, acrylic), additives, and dimensional tolerances, as these directly impact the suitability for advanced manufacturing processes.
Products Under This Code
Nylon rods, Acrylic sheets (thick profiles), Polycarbonate profiles, ABS rods, PTFE rods, POM (Acetal) sticks, PEEK profiles, PMMA monofilaments
Real World Examples
Delrin (POM) machining stock, Lexan (PC) structural profiles, Teflon (PTFE) rods for chemical applications, Ultem (PEI) aerospace profiles
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with other plastic raw forms (e.g., 3901-3914 for primary forms) if not clearly shaped, or with finished plastic articles (e.g., 392690) if the profile is immediately usable.
Products Classified Under 3916.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Plastics & Rubber industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, USA, and Japan are major importers, while China, Germany, and the USA are key exporters of these diverse plastic profiles and rods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 391690?
HS code 391690 covers: Plastics; monofilament, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3916, cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked. This HS code serves as a "basket" category for monofilaments, rods, sticks, and profile shapes made from plastics *other than* ethylene or vinyl chloride polymers, provided their cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm. This includes a vast array of engineering plastics and specialty polymers. Importers are diverse, ranging from automotive and aerospace manufacturers to electronics, medical device, and consumer goods industries, all seeking specific material properties like high strength, temperature resistance, or chemical inertness. Exporters are typically specialized plastic compounders and extruders. The trade in these materials is often high-value, driven by specific performance requirements for niche applications. Key considerations include the precise polymer type (e.g., nylon, polycarbonate, acrylic), additives, and dimensional tolerances, as these directly impact the suitability for advanced manufacturing processes.
What products fall under HS code 391690?
Nylon rods, Acrylic sheets (thick profiles), Polycarbonate profiles, ABS rods, PTFE rods, POM (Acetal) sticks, PEEK profiles, PMMA monofilaments
What are common misclassifications for HS code 391690?
This code is often confused with other plastic raw forms (e.g., 3901-3914 for primary forms) if not clearly shaped, or with finished plastic articles (e.g., 392690) if the profile is immediately usable.
How is HS code 391690 structured?
HS code 391690 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (39) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.