HS Code for Plastic rod

HS code 3916.90 covers plastic monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, as well as rods, sticks, and profile shapes, made of plastics other than polymers of ethylene, vinyl chloride, or polycarbonates. These items are classified as semi-finished products. To fall under this heading, the rods must not have been worked further than surface-worked (such as polished or colored). If the rods have been cut to a specific length that exceeds the width but are otherwise unprocessed, they remain in 3916. However, if they are worked into specific parts for machines or tools, they move to other headings. The classification 3916.90 acts as the "other" category for polymers like nylon (polyamides), acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate), or acetal (POM), which are common in industrial engineering applications.

Products Included

• Nylon (polyamide) engineering rods
• Acrylic (PMMA) solid sticks
• Acetal (POM) round bars
• PTFE (Teflon) rods for machining
• Fiber-reinforced plastic profile shapes

Common Misclassification

Plastic rods are often misclassified under 3916.10 (polymers of ethylene) or 3916.20 (polymers of vinyl chloride). Accurate material identification via a Technical Data Sheet (TDS) is required to distinguish these. Furthermore, if a rod is cut to a very short length for use as a specific component, it may be misclassified as a finished article under 3926.90 rather than a semi-finished rod under 3916.90.

FAQ

What is the HS code for plastic rod?

The HS code for plastic rods made of "other" plastics (like nylon or acrylic) is 3916.90.

What if the plastic rod has a diameter of less than 1 mm?

If the cross-sectional dimension is 1 mm or less, it is generally classified as textile yarn in Section XI, specifically under heading 5404 for synthetic monofilament.