Philippines HS Code

HS Code 391231: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose ethers : Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts in Philippines

Q: Is HS code 391231 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 391231 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Philippines extends it under AHTN.

Q: What system does Philippines use to classify HS code 391231?

Philippines classifies products under the ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature 2022 (AHTN; locally Taripang Pang-Aduana (AHTN 2022)), 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 391231 in Philippines?

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

What is HS Code 391231 in Philippines

Under Philippines's ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature 2022 (Taripang Pang-Aduana (AHTN 2022)), HS Code 391231 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose ethers : Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Philippines extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 391231 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms.

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Classification Path of HS Code 391231 in Philippines

Section VII

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

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3912

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms

HS Code 391231

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose ethers : Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts

HS Code 39123100

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms: Cellulose ethers: Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts

Philippines Tariff Classification: ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature 2022 (AHTN)

In Philippines, HS 391231 is classified under the ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature 2022 (Taripang Pang-Aduana (AHTN 2022)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature 2022 (AHTN)

Local name Taripang Pang-Aduana (AHTN 2022)

Digits 8

Official source https://customs.gov.ph/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3912

Top Philippines import Product Under HS Code 3912

1 391239: Cellulose ethers : Other $15.3M 2 391231: Cellulose ethers : Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts $9.6M 3 391290: Other $9.5M

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Top Philippines export Product Under HS Code 3912

1 391212: Cellulose acetates : Plasticised $9.8K 2 391290: Other $9.6K 3 391211: Cellulose acetates : Nonplasticised $1.9K

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Related HS Code to Philippines Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) (391231)

HS Code 39123100

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms: Cellulose ethers: Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts

HS Code 391211

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose acetates : Nonplasticised

HS Code 391212

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose acetates : Plasticised

HS Code 391220

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose nitrates (including collodions)

HS Code 391239

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose ethers : Other

HS Code 391290

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 391231 in Philippines?

HS code 391231 covers Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose ethers : Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts in Philippines. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3912 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under AHTN.

Is HS code 391231 the same across all countries?

What system does Philippines use to classify HS code 391231?

Where can I officially look up HS code 391231 in Philippines?