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3915Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics:

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HS code 3915 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics:”. This code has 4 subcategories defined below it.

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In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 3915 (Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics:) totaled ¥19M (YoY +40.2%), with a volume of 106,675 KG at about ¥177/KG. The top import sources are Thailand (75.6%), United States of America (12.7%), People's Republic of China (5.6%). Exports totaled ¥3B (YoY +9.6%), with a volume of 48,501,457 KG at about ¥64/KG. The top export destinations are Malaysia (35.0%), Viet Nam (23.2%), United States of America (11.8%).

Export (May 2026)
¥3B
YoY: +9.6%
Qty: 48,501,457 KG
Unit price: ¥64/KG
Import (May 2026)
¥19M
YoY: +40.2%
Qty: 106,675 KG
Unit price: ¥177/KG

Top export destinations (2025)

#CountryValueShareQtyUnit price
1Malaysia¥12B35.0%200,101,595 KG¥59/KG
2Viet Nam¥8B23.2%139,518,009 KG¥56/KG
3United States of America¥4B11.8%33,447,056 KG¥119/KG
4Taiwan¥4B11.3%57,032,183 KG¥67/KG
5Republic of Korea¥2B4.7%28,065,972 KG¥56/KG

Top import sources (2025)

#CountryValueShareQtyUnit price
1Thailand¥324M75.6%1,880,018 KG¥172/KG
2United States of America¥54M12.7%170,346 KG¥319/KG
3People's Republic of China¥24M5.6%320,000 KG¥74/KG
4Republic of Korea¥7M1.7%116,440 KG¥64/KG
5Philippines¥4M1.0%25,692 KG¥163/KG

Subcategories4items

Subheading (6-digit)
391510Of polymers of ethylene
Subheading (6-digit)
391520Of polymers of styrene
Subheading (6-digit)
391530Of polymers of vinyl chloride
Subheading (6-digit)
391590Of other plastics

Related codes

Other codes in the same classification group

3901Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms:3902Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms:3903Polymers of styrene, in primary forms:3904Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms:3905Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms:3906Acrylic polymers in primary forms:3907Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms:3908Polyamides in primary forms:3909Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms:3911Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and other products specified in Note 3 to this Chapter, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms:3912Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms:3913Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms:3916Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics:3917Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics:3918Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in Note 9 to this Chapter:3919Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls:3920Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials:3921Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics:3922Baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics:3923Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics:3924Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics:3925Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included:3926Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 39.01 to 39.14:

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