What products fall under HS-4 3812?

HS-4 3812 covers prepared rubber accelerators, compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, and anti-oxidising preparations and stabilisers.

How do I determine the correct HS-6 code?

Identify the specific function and composition of your product. For rubber accelerators, use 381210; for plasticisers, use 381220; and for anti-oxidising preparations, choose between 381231 and 381239 based on TMQ content.

What is the significance of TMQ in stabilisers?

TMQ is a specific type of anti-oxidising agent used in rubber. If your product contains TMQ, it falls under HS-6 381231; otherwise, use 381239.

Are there specific import regulations for these chemicals?

Yes, importing rubber accelerators and plasticisers may require compliance with safety and environmental regulations, depending on your country.

What are common uses for plasticisers in the industry?

Plasticisers are commonly used to enhance the flexibility and workability of plastics, particularly in applications like PVC production.

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3812 — Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, n.e.c. or included; anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers for rubber or plastics

Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 3812 when importing prepared rubber accelerators, plasticisers for rubber or plastics, or anti-oxidising preparations. For example, if you're shipping a batch of rubber accelerators used in tire manufacturing, this heading applies directly.

When deciding between HS-6 381210 and HS-6 381220, consider the product's function. If your shipment consists of a specific rubber accelerator like diphenylguanidine, go with 381210. If your product is a compound plasticiser like dioctyl phthalate, then 381220 is the correct choice.

For anti-oxidising preparations, choose between HS-6 381231 and HS-6 381239 based on the composition. If your product includes oligomers of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline (TMQ), use 381231. For other stabilisers that do not contain TMQ mixtures, select 381239.

Keywords & topics

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rubber accelerators · prepared rubber products · plasticisers for rubber · anti-oxidising preparations · compound stabilisers · TMQ mixtures · import rubber chemicals · HS-4 3812 · HS-6 subheadings · chemical products for plastics · trade rubber additives · HS classification for rubber · import regulations for plasticisers · prepared chemical products · rubber and plastics stabilisers

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Prepared rubber accelerators for tire production
Plasticisers like dioctyl phthalate for PVC
Anti-oxidising preparations containing TMQ for rubber
Stabilisers for plastics that do not include TMQ
Rubber accelerators used in conveyor belts
Compound plasticisers for synthetic rubber
Stabilisers for thermoplastic elastomers

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For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What products fall under HS-4 3812?: HS-4 3812 covers prepared rubber accelerators, compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, and anti-oxidising preparations and stabilisers.
How do I determine the correct HS-6 code?: Identify the specific function and composition of your product. For rubber accelerators, use 381210; for plasticisers, use 381220; and for anti-oxidising preparations, choose between 381231 and 381239 based on TMQ content.
What is the significance of TMQ in stabilisers?: TMQ is a specific type of anti-oxidising agent used in rubber. If your product contains TMQ, it falls under HS-6 381231; otherwise, use 381239.
Are there specific import regulations for these chemicals?: Yes, importing rubber accelerators and plasticisers may require compliance with safety and environmental regulations, depending on your country.
What are common uses for plasticisers in the industry?: Plasticisers are commonly used to enhance the flexibility and workability of plastics, particularly in applications like PVC production.

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