The first two digits of the HS code "82" represent plastics and articles of plastic.
Specifically, this classification is based on the material of the product. Any product primarily made of plastic, regardless of its shape, use, or degree of processing, will be classified under HS code Chapter 82.
Here are some common examples of products that fall under HS code Chapter 82:
- Plastic raw materials: Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), etc.
- Plastic sheets, plates, films, and tapes: Used for packaging, construction, agriculture, etc.
- Plastic pipes and fittings: Used for water supply, drainage, gas, etc.
- Plastic packaging products: Plastic bags, plastic bottles, plastic boxes, etc.
- Plastic furniture: Plastic chairs, plastic tables, etc.
- Plastic toys: Various toys made of plastic.
- Plastic medical devices: Syringes, infusion tubes, etc.
In summary, any product whose main component is plastic should be considered for classification under HS code Chapter 82.
The first four digits 8205 represent the following classification:
Hand tools (including glass cutters), not otherwise specified or included; blow lamps and similar self-contained blow lamps; vices, clamps, etc., not parts of machine tools or water jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forging furnaces; hand or foot-operated grinding wheels with frames; base metal parts:
Specifically including:
- Hand tools (including glass cutters)
- Blow lamps and similar self-contained blow lamps
- Vices, clamps, etc. (not parts of machine tools or water jet cutting machines)
- Anvils
- Portable forging furnaces
- Hand or foot-operated grinding wheels with frames
- Base metal parts
Classification: Hand tools (including glass cutters) not otherwise specified or included; blow lamps and similar self-contained blow lamps; vices, clamps, etc., not parts of machine tools or water jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forging furnaces; hand or foot-operated grinding wheels with frames; their base metal parts.
Meaning: This refers to hand tools (including glass cutters) not otherwise specifically listed or included, blow lamps, vices, clamps, etc., and their base metal parts. It does not include parts or accessories of machine tools or water jet cutting machines.
8-10 digits explanation: HS code: 8205700060 Classification: Hand tools (including glass cutters) not otherwise specified or included in other headings; blow lamps and similar self-contained blow lamps; vices, clamps, etc., not parts of machine tools or water jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forging furnaces; hand or foot-operated grinding wheels with frames; base metal parts; --> Vices, clamps, etc. --> Vices --> Others Explanation: This HS code falls under hand tools (including glass cutters) not otherwise specified or included in other headings, specifically classified under the subcategory of vices, clamps, etc., further subdivided into other types under the vise category.
Examples of products under this HS code: - Adjustable vise - Bench vise - Clamp for woodwork - Hand operated vise - Other types of vices not specifically listed elsewhere
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