Code 3812 20 · Heading 3812

Compounded plasticizers for rubber or plastics, not elsewhere specified

This code covers compounded plasticizers intended for rubber or plastics. It applies when the product is not covered by a more specifically named class in the same group, such as prepared vulcanisation accelerators or antioxidants and other compounded stabilisers.

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Official tariff text

Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, n.e.s.

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VI
38
3812
3812 20

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Step 1 · Section VI Products of the chemical or allied industries
Is it an inorganic or organic chemical; a pharmaceutical product; a fertilizer; a tanning or dye extract, pigment, paint, varnish, filler or printing ink; an essential oil, perfume, cosmetic or toilet product; soap, a surface-active, washing, cleaning, polishing or wax product; a protein, modified starch, glue or enzyme; an explosive, pyrotechnic article, match or other specified combustible material; a photographic or cinematographic product; or another chemical product?
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Step 2 · Chapter 38 Miscellaneous chemical products 11 of 11 chapters in section VI
Which specific product type is it: a carbon or mineral product, resin or terpentine product, pesticide, textile, paper or leather treatment, soldering or welding preparation, oil or fuel additive, rubber or plastic additive, fire-extinguishing preparation, solvent or paint remover, catalyst, refractory product, alkylbenzene or alkylnaphthalene mixture, doped electronic material, hydraulic fluid, antifreeze or de-icing liquid, culture substrate, diagnostic or laboratory reagent, fatty acid or fatty alcohol, foundry binder or other chemical preparation, chemical waste, biodiesel, or a mixture containing halogenated methane, ethane or propane derivatives?
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Step 3 · Heading 3812 Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticisers… 12 of 27 headings under chapter 38
Is it a prepared vulcanisation accelerator, a compound softener for rubber or plastic, a mixture of TMQ oligomers, or another antioxidant or compound stabiliser for rubber or plastic?
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Step 4 · Subheading 3812 20 Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, n.e.s. 2 of 4 subheadings under heading 3812
Is it a reaction mixture containing benzyl 3-isobutyryloxy-1-isopropyl-2,2-dimethylpropylphthalate and benzyl 3-isobutyryloxy-2,2,4-trimethylpentylphthalate?

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Import duty on the codes below: 0.0–6.5%

2 codes below this one

This is the catch-all under 3812: it covers what the sibling codes below do not.

Within this group, it is the place for compounded plasticizers for rubber or plastics that are not prepared vulcanisation accelerators and not antioxidants or other compounded stabilisers.

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Classification decides the rate here: from 0.0% to 6.5%.

3812 10 Prepared rubber accelerators 6.3%
3812 20 Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, n.e.s. you are here 0.0–6.5%
3812 31 Mixtures of oligomers of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline "TMQ" 6.5%
3812 39 Anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers for rubber or plastics (excl. mixtures of oligomers of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline "TMQ") 6.5%

Selling to Norway, Great Britain and the United States

What they charge on arrival.

Norway, Great Britain and the United States use their own tariff lines under the 6-digit HS code. The rates below are what their customs charge on goods arriving from the EU. Match the goods against each country's own wording before you rely on a rate.

Norway

Duty free

Their lines1 Norwegian line

38.12.2000 Compound plasticiers for rubber or plastics

Norwegian tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.

Great Britain

Duty free

Their lines6 British lines

3812 20 10 00 Reaction mixture containing benzyl 3-isobutyryloxy-1-isopropyl-2,2-dimethylpropyl

Northern Ireland follows other rules.

UK tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.

United States

10.0%

Estimated from published US measures

Their lines2 US lines
Entry dateSept. 17, 2026

3812.20.10.00 Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticizers for rubber or plastics, not elsewhere

The US importer of record files the entry.

US tariff data checked Sept. 16, 2026.

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Selling to Norway

Norway splits the 6-digit category its own way, so these are Norway's own lines under it, not this EU code. Check your product against their wording; what Norwegian customs charges is shown per line.

38.12.2000

Compound plasticiers for rubber or plastics

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Sept. 13, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

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Selling to Great Britain

What UK customs charges when goods like these arrive in Great Britain.

All 6 UK lines under this code

They all have the same duty rates shown here.

Ordinary duty

Duty free

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1599, last checked Sept. 13, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Selling to the United States

What US customs charges when goods like these arrive from the EU. The US importer of record files the entry and pays the duty.

3812.20.10.00

Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticizers for rubber or plastics, not elsewhere specified or included; antioxidizing preparations and other compound stabilizers for rubber or plastics, Compound plasticizers for rubber or plastics, Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic plasticizer

General rate

6.5%

From the EU

10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99
3812.20.50.00

Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticizers for rubber or plastics, not elsewhere specified or included; antioxidizing preparations and other compound stabilizers for rubber or plastics, Compound plasticizers for rubber or plastics, Other

General rate

5%

From the EU

10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

Worked out for an entry on Sept. 17, 2026.

US tariff schedule 2026HTSRev19, last checked Sept. 16, 2026.

Last change we recorded: Revision 19 (2026), Sept. 16, 2026.

Anti-dumping and countervailing duties, US import taxes and customs fees are not included.

The descriptions above are the US tariff texts, which the United States publishes in English only.

Source: the US International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff Schedule (hts.usitc.gov), public domain, and the measures published in the Federal Register.

This is a planning estimate from the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (revision shown) and the published Federal Register measures as of the date shown, for a shipment of EU origin. It is not a customs entry, legal advice or a broker's opinion, and tariffs.help is not a US-licensed customs broker. The US importer of record or their broker confirms the classification, origin, value and the duty due before filing.

Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with Toldstyrelsen, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.