China HS Code

HS Code 38210000: Prepared culture media for micro-organisms,plant,human or animal cells in China

Q: Is HS code 38210000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 38210000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by China under China HS / CCCHS and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does China use to classify HS code 38210000?

China classifies products under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS; locally 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), which extends HS codes to 13 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 38210000 in China?

The official source is http://english.customs.gov.cn/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 38210000 in China

Under China's Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), HS Code 38210000 is classified as Prepared culture media for micro-organisms,plant,human or animal cells. China's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 13 digits with national subdivisions. 38210000 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3821: Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells.

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What is HS Code 38210000 in China in local language

HS Code 38210000: 制成的微生物或植物、人体、动物细胞培养基

Classification Path of HS Code 38210000 in China

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3821

Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells

HS Code 38210000

Prepared culture media for micro-organisms,plant,human or animal cells 制成的微生物或植物、人体、动物细胞培养基

China Tariff Classification: Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

In China, HS 38210000 is classified under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则) — a 13-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

Local name 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则

Digits 13

Official source http://english.customs.gov.cn/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3821

Top China import Product Under HS Code 3821

1 382100: Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells $293.8M

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Top China export Product Under HS Code 3821

1 382100: Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells $70.9M

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38210000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 38210000 in China?

HS code 38210000 covers Prepared culture media for micro-organisms,plant,human or animal cells in China. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3821 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under China HS / CCCHS.

Is HS code 38210000 the same across all countries?

What system does China use to classify HS code 38210000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 38210000 in China?