Harmonized System Code Classification

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

Specifically, this chapter covers a wide range of chemical products, including:

• Organic chemicals: For example, alcohols, ketones, acids, esters, ethers, etc.
• Inorganic chemicals: For example, chlorine, bromine, sulfur, oxides, hydroxides, etc.
• Organic plastic raw materials: For example, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, etc.
• Mixtures and solutions of chemical industry products: For example, cleaners, solvents, dyes, etc.
• Other chemical industry products: For example, glue, enzymes, plastics, rubbers, etc.

Why is it "38"?

The structure of the HS code is hierarchical and categorized. The first two digits represent a major category. The code "38" is assigned to chemical industry products because these products are mainly produced through chemical processes and have significant chemical components. They usually require chemical reactions, separation, refining, and other chemical processes to be obtained.

In short, any product mainly produced through chemical processes or with significant chemical components may be classified under the HS code "38".

The first four digits of the HS code "3812" are:

Classification: Rubber auxiliaries, plastic composite plasticizers, antioxidants, and other composite stabilizers for rubber or plastic.

Meaning: Refers to prepared rubber auxiliaries; composite plasticizers for rubber or plastic, not otherwise specifically defined or included; antioxidants and other composite stabilizers for rubber or plastic.

Explanation for the six-digit code:

According to the HS code, 3812.10 refers to:

Prepared rubber accelerators; composite plasticizers for rubber or plastic not otherwise specifically defined or included; antioxidants and other composite stabilizers for rubber or plastic:

• Prepared rubber accelerators:
  • Other

Explanation for the 8-10 digits:

HS code: 3812105000
Classification: Prepared rubber accelerators; composite plasticizers for rubber or plastic not otherwise specified or included; antioxidants and other composite stabilizers for rubber or plastic --> Prepared rubber accelerators --> Other
Explanation: This HS code falls under the category of prepared rubber accelerators, more specifically the "Other" category. It covers prepared rubber accelerators that are not listed in other more specific subcategories.

Examples of products:

• Rubber accelerator, prepared
• Plasticizer composite for rubber or plastic
• Antioxidant composite for rubber or plastic
• Stabilizer composite for rubber or plastic
• Other prepared rubber accelerators not specifically listed elsewhere