HS Code 391220
Cellulose nitrates
Official description: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose nitrates (including collodions)
Also searched as: cellulose nitrate, nitrocellulose, collodion, celluloid, pyroxylin
Classification
How 391220 breaks down
Plastics and articles thereof
Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms
Cellulose nitrates (including collodions)
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 391220?
Buyers sourcing cellulose nitrates from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 391220 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 391220
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 391220 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 3912
Other HS codes under 3912
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms". If 391220 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 391220: common questions
What is HS code 391220?
HS code 391220 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose nitrates (including collodions)". The first two digits (39) are the chapter — Plastics and articles thereof — and digits 3-4 (3912) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 391220?
Common products classified under 391220 include cellulose nitrate, nitrocellulose, collodion, celluloid, pyroxylin and similar items matching cellulose nitrates. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 391220?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 391220 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (391220) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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