United Kingdom HS Code

HS Code 391231: Cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms in United Kingdom

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. United Kingdom extends it under UKGT.

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

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 391231 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 391231 in United Kingdom

Under United Kingdom's UK Integrated Online Tariff (UK Integrated Tariff), HS Code 391231 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United Kingdom extends classifications to 10 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, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.

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Classification Path of HS Code 391231 in United Kingdom

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, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms

HS Code 391231

Cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms

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

In United Kingdom, HS 391231 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 3912

Top United Kingdom import Product Under HS Code 3912

1 391239: Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms $65.2M 2 391290: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms $34.6M 3 391231: Cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms $16.3M

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Top United Kingdom export Product Under HS Code 3912

1 391239: Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms $9.7M 2 391290: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms $3.6M 3 391211: Cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary forms $971.9K

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Related HS Code to United Kingdom Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) (391231)

HS Code 391211

Cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary forms

HS Code 391212

Cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary forms

HS Code 391220

Cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary forms

HS Code 391239

Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms

HS Code 391290

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms

HS Code 390110

Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94

HS Code 390120

Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more

HS Code 390130

Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers

HS Code 390140

Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94

HS Code 390190

Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 391231 in United Kingdom?

HS code 391231 covers Cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms in United Kingdom. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3912 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under UKGT.

Is HS code 391231 the same across all countries?

What system does United Kingdom use to classify HS code 391231?

Where can I officially look up HS code 391231 in United Kingdom?