Malawi HS Code

HS Code 39053000: "Poly""vinyl alcohol"", in primary forms, whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups" in Malawi

Q: Is HS code 39053000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 39053000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Malawi under HS-MW and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Malawi use to classify HS code 39053000?

Malawi classifies products under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW; locally Customs and Excise Tariff Order), which extends HS codes to 8 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 39053000 in Malawi?

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

What is HS Code 39053000 in Malawi

Under Malawi's Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order), HS Code 39053000 is classified as "Poly""vinyl alcohol"", in primary forms, whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups". Malawi's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 39053000 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms.

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Classification Path of HS Code 39053000 in Malawi

Section VII

Chapters (39-40) Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3905

Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms

HS Code 39053000

"Poly""vinyl alcohol"", in primary forms, whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups"

Malawi Tariff Classification: Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

In Malawi, HS 39053000 is classified under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

Local name Customs and Excise Tariff Order

Digits 8

Official source https://www.mra.mw/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3905

Top Malawi import Product Under HS Code 3905

1 390530: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms : Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups $29.6K 2 390512: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms : Poly(vinyl acetate) : In aqueous dispersion $6.4K 3 390529: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms : Vinyl acetate copolymers : Other $6.1K

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Related HS Code to Malawi Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) (39053000)

HS Code 390512

Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms : Poly(vinyl acetate) : In aqueous dispersion

HS Code 390519

Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms : Poly(vinyl acetate) : Other

HS Code 390521

Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms : Vinyl acetate copolymers : In aqueous dispersion

HS Code 390529

Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms : Vinyl acetate copolymers : Other

HS Code 390591

Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms : Other : Copolymers

HS Code 390599

Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms : Other : Other

HS Code 390110

Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms : Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0,94

HS Code 390120

Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms : Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more

HS Code 390130

Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms : Ethylenevinyl acetate copolymers

HS Code 390140

Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms : Ethylenealphaolefins copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0,94

39053000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 39053000 in Malawi?

HS code 39053000 covers "Poly""vinyl alcohol"", in primary forms, whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups" in Malawi. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-MW.

Is HS code 39053000 the same across all countries?

What system does Malawi use to classify HS code 39053000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 39053000 in Malawi?