Uganda HS Code

HS Code 38231900: Fatty acids, industrial, monocarboxylic; acid oils from refining (excl. stearic acid, oleic acid and tall oil fatty acids) in Uganda

Q: Is HS code 38231900 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 38231900 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Uganda under EAC CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Uganda use to classify HS code 38231900?

Uganda classifies products under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET; locally EAC CET), 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 38231900 in Uganda?

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

What is HS Code 38231900 in Uganda

Under Uganda's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 38231900 is classified as Fatty acids, industrial, monocarboxylic; acid oils from refining (excl. stearic acid, oleic acid and tall oil fatty acids). Uganda's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 38231900 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 38231900 in Uganda

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 38231900

Fatty acids, industrial, monocarboxylic; acid oils from refining (excl. stearic acid, oleic acid and tall oil fatty acids)

Uganda Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

In Uganda, HS 38231900 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

Local name EAC CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.ura.go.ug/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3823

Top Uganda import Product Under HS Code 3823

1 382319: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Other $3.8M 2 382370: Industrial fatty alcohols $840.8K 3 382311: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Stearic acid $479.8K

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Top Uganda export Product Under HS Code 3823

1 382319: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Other $250.6K 2 382311: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Stearic acid $295

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Related HS Code to Uganda Other Industrial Fatty Acids (38231900)

HS Code 382311

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

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 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

38231900 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 38231900 in Uganda?

HS code 38231900 covers Fatty acids, industrial, monocarboxylic; acid oils from refining (excl. stearic acid, oleic acid and tall oil fatty acids) in Uganda. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3823 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Is HS code 38231900 the same across all countries?

What system does Uganda use to classify HS code 38231900?

Where can I officially look up HS code 38231900 in Uganda?