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

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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?

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") No rate on file

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

38.12.2000

Compound plasticiers for rubber or plastics

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

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

Export to the United Kingdom

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All 6 UK lines under this code

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Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

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

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 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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Mixtures of oligomers of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline "TMQ"

Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, 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.