Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "38" represent chemical products.

Specifically, Chapter 38 covers the following main categories:

• Miscellaneous chemical products: Including various organic and inorganic chemicals, such as:
  • Alcohols, ethers, ketones, aldehydes, acids, esters, and other organic chemicals
  • Inorganic acids, bases, and salts
  • Organic synthetic chemicals
  • Raw materials for plastics, resins, and other polymers
• Pharmaceutical chemicals: Including drug raw materials and intermediates.
• Pesticide chemicals: Including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc.
• Dyes, pigments, paints, inks, etc.
• Other chemical products: Such as surfactants, adhesives, cleaning agents, etc.

In short, if the main component of the product is a chemical substance, or if it requires chemical reactions during the production process, it is likely to be classified under Chapter 38.

To determine the classification more accurately, it is also necessary to look at the subsequent digits of the HS code, as well as the specific composition, use, and physical and chemical properties of the product.

The first four digits "3801" represent the following classification:

Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates, or other semi-finished products.

The six-digit explanation:

3801.30 refers to:

Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates, or other semi-finished products:

--> Carbon pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings

8-10 digit explanation: HS code: 3801300000 Classification: Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates, or other semi-finished products Explanation: Includes carbon pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings.

Examples of products: * Carbon paste for electrode manufacturing * Carbon paste used in industrial furnaces * Semi-finished carbon products for electrode production * Graphite-based pastes for furnace lining applications * Carbon-based semi-finished products for electrical applications