Divided into three Chapters, this Section covers
the majority of the mineral products.
Course Category: Harmonized System
Section VI (Chapters 28 to 38): Products of the chemical or allied industries
Section VI covers products of the chemical or
allied industries. Inorganic and organic products are therefore classified
here.
Section VI (Chapter 28): Products of the chemical or allied industries: inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic
compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or
of isotopes.
Section VI (Chapter 29): Organic Chemicals
Chapter 29 covers organic chemicals. These can
be classified in Chapter 29 either on the basis of their chemical structure or
on the basis of their physiological action.
Section VI (Chapters 30 to 38): Products of the chemical or allied industries
Chapters 30 to 38 deal with pharmaceutical
products; fertilisers; colouring matters, paint and varnishes; perfumery,
cosmetic or toilet preparations; soap and organic surface-active agents;
albuminoidal substances, modified starches, glues, enzymes; explosives,
pyrotechnic products; photographic or cinematographic goods; and miscellaneous
chemical products.
Section VII (Chapters 39 to 40): Plastics and articles thereof; Rubber and articles thereof
Plastics and articles thereof; Rubber and
articles thereof.
Section VII (Chapter 39): Plastics and articles of plastic
Plastics and articles of plastics. In general,
this Chapter, which is divided into two sub-chapters, covers substances called
polymers and semi-manufactures and articles thereof.
Section VII (Chapter 40): Rubber and articles thereof
Rubber and articles thereof. Chapter 40 of
Section VII deals in general with rubber and articles made of rubber. Here are
few important definitions that are relevant to the study of the Chapter.
Section VIII (Chapters 41 to 43) – Raw hides and skins, Leather, Furskins and articles thereof; Saddlery and harness; Travel goods, Handbags and similar containers; Articles of animal gut (Other than Silk-Worm gut)
Section VIII covers the majority of leather
products. The main products classified under this section are “Raw hides
and skins (other than furskins) and leather”; “Articles of leather
(and certain similar articles of other materials)” and “Furskins and
artificial fur; manufactures thereof”.
Section IX (Chapters 44 to 46) – Wood and articles of wood; Wood charcoal; Cork and articles of cork; Manufactures of straw of esparto or of other plaiting materials; Basketware and wickerwork
Section IX is divided into three chapters. The
main products classified under this Section are Wood and articles of wood; wood
charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of
other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork.