United Kingdom HS Code

HS Code 271220: Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured in United Kingdom

Q: Is HS code 271220 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 271220 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. United Kingdom extends it under UKGT.

Q: What system does United Kingdom use to classify HS code 271220?

United Kingdom classifies products under the UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT; locally UK Integrated Tariff), which extends HS codes to 10 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 271220 in United Kingdom?

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

What is HS Code 271220 in United Kingdom

Under United Kingdom's UK Integrated Online Tariff (UK Integrated Tariff), HS Code 271220 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United Kingdom extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 271220 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2712: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not.

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Classification Path of HS Code 271220 in United Kingdom

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

HS Code 2712

Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not

HS Code 271220

Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured

United Kingdom Tariff Classification: UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT)

In United Kingdom, HS 271220 is classified under the UK Integrated Online Tariff (UK Integrated Tariff) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT)

Local name UK Integrated Tariff

Digits 10

Official source https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2712

Top United Kingdom import Product Under HS Code 2712

1 271290: Paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured $37.5M 2 271220: Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured $30.5M 3 271210: Petroleum jelly $5.4M

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Top United Kingdom export Product Under HS Code 2712

1 271290: Paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured $96.3M 2 271210: Petroleum jelly $8.4M 3 271220: Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured $3.7M

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Related HS Code to United Kingdom Refined Paraffin Wax (271220)

HS Code 271210

Petroleum jelly

HS Code 271290

Paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured

HS Code 270111

Coal; anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated

HS Code 270112

Coal; bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated

HS Code 270119

Coal; (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated

HS Code 270120

Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels; manufactured from coal

HS Code 270210

Lignite; whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jet

HS Code 270220

Lignite; agglomerated, excluding jet

HS Code 270300

Peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated

HS Code 270400

Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 271220 in United Kingdom?

HS code 271220 covers Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured in United Kingdom. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2712 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under UKGT.

Is HS code 271220 the same across all countries?

What system does United Kingdom use to classify HS code 271220?

Where can I officially look up HS code 271220 in United Kingdom?