3916.10 - Of polymers of ethylene

3916.20 - Of polymers of vinyl chloride

3916.90 - Of other plastics

This heading covers monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm rods sticks and profile shapes. These are obtained in the length in a single operation (generally extrusion) and they have a constant or repetitive cross-section from one end to the other. Hollow profile shapes have a cross-section different from that of tubes pipes and hoses of heading 39.17 (see Note 8 to this Chapter).

The heading also includes such products which have been merely cut to a length exceeding the maximum cross-sectional dimension or surface-worked (polished matt-finished etc.) but not otherwise worked. Profile shapes with an adhesive surface used for sealing window frames are classified in this heading.

Products which have been cut down to the point where the length does not exceed the maximum cross-sectional dimension or which have been otherwise worked (drilled milled assembled by glueing or sewing etc.) are excluded from this heading. They are classified as articles in headings 39.18 to 39.26 unless they are more specifically covered by some other heading in the Nomenclature.

For the classification of monofilament rods sticks and profile shapes of plastics combined with other materials see the General Explanatory Note to this Chapter.