Australia HS Code

HS Code 38159000: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, n.e.s. (excl. rubber accelerators and supported catalysts) in Australia

Q: Is HS code 38159000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 38159000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Australia under HS-AU / AHECC and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Australia use to classify HS code 38159000?

Australia classifies products under the Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC; locally Working Tariff), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 38159000 in Australia?

The official source is https://www.abf.gov.au/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 38159000 in Australia

Under Australia's Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (Working Tariff), HS Code 38159000 is classified as Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, n.e.s. (excl. rubber accelerators and supported catalysts). Australia's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 10 digits with national subdivisions. 38159000 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3815: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere specified or included.

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Classification Path of HS Code 38159000 in Australia

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3815

Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 38159000

Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, n.e.s. (excl. rubber accelerators and supported catalysts)

Australia Tariff Classification: Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC)

In Australia, HS 38159000 is classified under the Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (Working Tariff) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC)

Local name Working Tariff

Digits 10

Official source https://www.abf.gov.au/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3815

Top Australia import Product Under HS Code 3815

1 381590: Other $19.1M 2 381519: Supported catalysts : Other $10.6M 3 381511: Supported catalysts : With nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance $4.8M

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Top Australia export Product Under HS Code 3815

1 381590: Other $27.3M 2 381519: Supported catalysts : Other $14.8M 3 381512: Supported catalysts : With precious metal or preciousmetal compounds as the active substance $776.3K

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Related HS Code to Australia Unsupported Reaction Catalysts (38159000)

HS Code 381511

Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere specified or included : Supported catalysts : With nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance

HS Code 381512

Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere specified or included : Supported catalysts : With precious metal or preciousmetal compounds as the active substance

HS Code 381519

Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere specified or included : Supported catalysts : Other

HS Code 380110

Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures : Artificial graphite

HS Code 380120

Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures : Colloidal or semicolloidal graphite

HS Code 380130

Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures : Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings

HS Code 380190

Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures : Other

HS Code 380210

Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black : Activated carbon

HS Code 380290

Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black : Other

HS Code 380300

Tall oil, whether or not refined

38159000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 38159000 in Australia?

HS code 38159000 covers Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, n.e.s. (excl. rubber accelerators and supported catalysts) in Australia. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3815 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-AU / AHECC.

Is HS code 38159000 the same across all countries?

What system does Australia use to classify HS code 38159000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 38159000 in Australia?