New Zealand HS Code

HS Code 38231100: Stearic acid, industrial in New Zealand

Q: Is HS code 38231100 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 38231100 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by New Zealand under HS-NZ and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does New Zealand use to classify HS code 38231100?

New Zealand classifies products under the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand (HS-NZ; locally Working Tariff Document), which extends HS codes to 11 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 38231100 in New Zealand?

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

What is HS Code 38231100 in New Zealand

Under New Zealand's Working Tariff Document of New Zealand (Working Tariff Document), HS Code 38231100 is classified as Stearic acid, industrial. New Zealand's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 11 digits with national subdivisions. 38231100 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.

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Classification Path of HS Code 38231100 in New Zealand

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3823

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols

HS Code 38231100

Stearic acid, industrial

New Zealand Tariff Classification: Working Tariff Document of New Zealand (HS-NZ)

In New Zealand, HS 38231100 is classified under the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand (Working Tariff Document) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Working Tariff Document of New Zealand (HS-NZ)

Local name Working Tariff Document

Digits 11

Official source https://www.customs.govt.nz/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3823

Top New Zealand import Product Under HS Code 3823

1 382319: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Other $1.8M 2 382312: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Oleic acid $763.5K 3 382370: Industrial fatty alcohols $98.7K

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Top New Zealand export Product Under HS Code 3823

1 382313: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Tall oil fatty acids $2.9M 2 382319: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Other $255.4K 3 382370: Industrial fatty alcohols $11.8K

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Related HS Code to New Zealand Industrial Stearic Acid (38231100)

HS Code 382312

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols : Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Oleic acid

HS Code 382313

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols : Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Tall oil fatty acids

HS Code 382319

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols : Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Other

HS Code 382370

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols : Industrial fatty alcohols

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

38231100 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 38231100 in New Zealand?

HS code 38231100 covers Stearic acid, industrial in New Zealand. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3823 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-NZ.

Is HS code 38231100 the same across all countries?

What system does New Zealand use to classify HS code 38231100?

Where can I officially look up HS code 38231100 in New Zealand?