Heading · Section VII

3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms

3912
  • 0%–6%UK
  • 0%–6.5%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • 4.2%–6.4%USA
  • US$7bnWorld trade in 2024

6 subheadings make up heading 3912 in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 3912 covers 19 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 4 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 3912 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 5.8%). 1 of them is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 3912 covers 12 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 3912 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 4.2% and 6.4% (average 5.4%).

World trade in heading 3912 goods reached US$7bn in 2024, up 0.4% on 2023.

The United States was the largest exporter with 21.7% of the total, ahead of China.

India imported the most (US$632.6m).

The United Kingdom ranked 26th among 124 exporters with US$18.8m.

The United Kingdom imported US$118.1m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 6% Third-country duty 19 tariff lines · average 4.7% EU Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 5.8% Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 12 tariff lines USA 4.2% – 6.4% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 5.4%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Subheadings 6

World trade in 2024

3912 · US$7bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$620.1kUS$620.1k+US$11.6m+US$153.9m+> US$400.9m

Exports: 124
  1. United States: US$1.5bn
  2. China: US$1.2bn
  3. Germany: US$1.1bn
  4. South Korea: US$400.9m
  5. Japan: US$381.9m
  6. Netherlands: US$275.1m
  7. Belgium: US$269.3m
  8. Thailand: US$203.7m
  9. Finland: US$198.1m
  10. India: US$178.9m
  11. Ireland: US$169m
  12. France: US$153.9m
  13. Taiwan: US$147m
  14. Sweden: US$138.9m
  15. Brazil: US$109.1m
  16. Türkiye: US$93.1m
  17. Czechia: US$87m
  18. Italy: US$48.3m
  19. Mexico: US$38.8m
  20. South Africa: US$32.7m
  21. Austria: US$26.4m
  22. Poland: US$25.2m
  23. Colombia: US$24.6m
  24. Spain: US$22.8m
  25. Switzerland: US$18.9m
  26. United Kingdom: US$18.8m
  27. Hong Kong SAR China: US$17m
  28. Denmark: US$16.6m
  29. Singapore: US$11.6m
  30. Indonesia: US$11.6m
  31. Bulgaria: US$8.4m
  32. Uzbekistan: US$7.5m
  33. Canada: US$7m
  34. Malaysia: US$6.3m
  35. Greece: US$5.3m
  36. United Arab Emirates: US$5.2m
  37. Hungary: US$5.2m
  38. Lebanon: US$4.8m
  39. Serbia: US$4.3m
  40. Kazakhstan: US$4.1m
  41. Russia: US$3.7m
  42. Portugal: US$3.4m
  43. Australia: US$3.1m
  44. Guatemala: US$3.1m
  45. Norway: US$2.8m
  46. Slovenia: US$2.4m
  47. Slovakia: US$2.3m
  48. Romania: US$2.2m
  49. Eswatini: US$2.2m
  50. Lithuania: US$2.2m
  51. Egypt: US$2.1m
  52. Jordan: US$1.6m
  53. Kenya: US$1.5m
  54. Saudi Arabia: US$1.4m
  55. Tunisia: US$1.2m
  56. Luxembourg: US$1.1m
  57. Latvia: US$1m
  58. Costa Rica: US$992.7k
  59. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$791.2k
  60. Pakistan: US$620.1k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$1.5bn 21.7%
2 China US$1.2bn 16.9%
3 Germany US$1.1bn 15.3%
4 South Korea US$400.9m 5.7%
5 Japan US$381.9m 5.5%
6 Netherlands US$275.1m 3.9%
7 Belgium US$269.3m 3.8%
8 Thailand US$203.7m 2.9%
9 Finland US$198.1m 2.8%
10 India US$178.9m 2.6%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 India US$632.6m 9%
2 China US$580.3m 8.3%
3 United States US$550.5m 7.9%
4 Belgium US$255.9m 3.7%
5 Brazil US$242.9m 3.5%
6 Italy US$237.4m 3.4%
7 Germany US$214.5m 3.1%
8 Türkiye US$206.8m 3%
9 South Korea US$199.8m 2.9%
10 Russia US$185.1m 2.6%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms?

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms fall under HS heading 3912, part of chapter 39, in section VII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on cellulose and its chemical derivatives in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3912 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on cellulose and its chemical derivatives in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3912 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most cellulose and its chemical derivatives?

The United States, with US$1.5bn in 2024 (21.7% of world exports).