New Zealand HS Code

HS Code 39159000: Waste, parings and scrap of plastics (excl. that of polymers of ethylene, styrene and vinyl chloride) in New Zealand

Q: Is HS code 39159000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 39159000 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 39159000?

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 39159000 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 39159000 in New Zealand

Under New Zealand's Working Tariff Document of New Zealand (Working Tariff Document), HS Code 39159000 is classified as Waste, parings and scrap of plastics (excl. that of polymers of ethylene, styrene and vinyl chloride). New Zealand's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 11 digits with national subdivisions. 39159000 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics.

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Classification Path of HS Code 39159000 in New Zealand

Section VII

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

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3915

Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics

HS Code 39159000

Waste, parings and scrap of plastics (excl. that of polymers of ethylene, styrene and vinyl chloride)

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

In New Zealand, HS 39159000 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 3915

Top New Zealand import Product Under HS Code 3915

1 391590: Of other plastics $98.3K 2 391520: Of polymers of styrene $18 3 391510: Of polymers of ethylene $17

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Top New Zealand export Product Under HS Code 3915

1 391510: Of polymers of ethylene $5.0M 2 391590: Of other plastics $1.7M 3 391520: Of polymers of styrene $37.9K

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Related HS Code to New Zealand Other Plastic Waste (39159000)

HS Code 391510

Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics : Of polymers of ethylene

HS Code 391520

Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics : Of polymers of styrene

HS Code 391530

Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics : Of polymers of vinyl chloride

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

HS Code 390190

Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms : Other

HS Code 390210

Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms : Polypropylene

HS Code 390220

Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms : Polyisobutylene

39159000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 39159000 in New Zealand?

HS code 39159000 covers Waste, parings and scrap of plastics (excl. that of polymers of ethylene, styrene and vinyl chloride) in New Zealand. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3915 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-NZ.

Is HS code 39159000 the same across all countries?

What system does New Zealand use to classify HS code 39159000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 39159000 in New Zealand?