Zimbabwe HS Code

HS Code 391231: Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts in Zimbabwe

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. Zimbabwe extends it under HS-ZW.

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

Zimbabwe classifies products under the Zimbabwe Customs Tariff (HS-ZW; locally Customs Tariff Handbook), 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 Zimbabwe?

The official source is https://www.zimra.co.zw/. 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 Zimbabwe

Under Zimbabwe's Zimbabwe Customs Tariff (Customs Tariff Handbook), HS Code 391231 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe

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

Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts

HS Code 39123100

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, inprimary forms: cellulose ethers: carboxymethylcellulose and its salts

Zimbabwe Tariff Classification: Zimbabwe Customs Tariff (HS-ZW)

In Zimbabwe, HS 391231 is classified under the Zimbabwe Customs Tariff (Customs Tariff Handbook) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Zimbabwe Customs Tariff (HS-ZW)

Local name Customs Tariff Handbook

Digits 8

Official source https://www.zimra.co.zw/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3912

Top Zimbabwe import Product Under HS Code 3912

1 391231: Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts $17.4M 2 391239: Cellulose ethers nes, in primary forms $717.2K 3 391290: Cellulose and chemical derivatives thereof n.e.s., in primary forms (excl. cellulose acetates, cellulose nitrates and cellulose ethers) $409.9K

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

HS Code 39123100

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, inprimary forms: cellulose ethers: carboxymethylcellulose and its salts

HS Code 391211

Cellulose acetates, non-plasticised

HS Code 391212

Cellulose acetates, plasticised

HS Code 391220

Cellulose nitrates (incl collodions)

HS Code 391239

Cellulose ethers nes, in primary forms

HS Code 391290

Cellulose and chemical derivatives thereof n.e.s., in primary forms (excl. cellulose acetates, cellulose nitrates and cellulose ethers)

HS Code 390110

Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94

HS Code 390120

Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more

HS Code 390130

Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers

HS Code 390190

Polymers of ethylene nes, in primary forms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 391231 in Zimbabwe?

HS code 391231 covers Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts in Zimbabwe. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3912 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-ZW.

Is HS code 391231 the same across all countries?

What system does Zimbabwe use to classify HS code 391231?

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