HS Code 3817Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading no. 2707 or 2902

What HS code 3817 covers

Heading 3817 is a group of mixed hydrocarbon products. They are blends of alkylbenzenes or alkylnaphthalenes. A blend means the goods are not a single pure chemical.

That chapter belongs to Section VI, Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, which spans chapters 28 to 38. The letters n.e.c. mean not elsewhere classified.

You may also see this heading written as HSN code 3817. The digits are the same. The label changes from one country or tax system to another.

HS 381700: the only six-digit code under this heading

Customs records and invoices often use the full six-digit form, HS 381700. If you see 381700, the goods were declared under heading 3817.

The six-digit level is the one shared by all countries that use the Harmonized System. Many countries add extra digits after it for their own tariff. Check your national tariff schedule for those digits and for the duty that applies. Duty and tax rates are not given on this page.

How to classify mixed alkylbenzenes correctly

The wording of the heading ends with an exclusion: other than those of heading no. 2707 or 2902. In plain terms, if your goods are already covered by heading 2707 or heading 2902, they do not go under 3817. Those headings come first, so they win.

This is the main difference between HS 3817 and 2902. Heading 2902 is its own heading with its own rules. A product cannot sit in both.

Work through these steps when you classify mixed alkylbenzenes:

• Check whether the goods are a blend of alkylbenzenes or alkylnaphthalenes.
• If they fit, use 3817 and the six-digit code 381700.
• If they do not fit any specific heading, compare HS 3824, chemical products and preparations not elsewhere specified.
• Confirm your final choice with the national tariff and, if in doubt, with a customs broker.

Other headings in Chapter 38

Buyers of chemical blends often deal with related products too. These nearby headings may help you compare:

• HS 3811 covers additives for mineral oils and other liquids.
• HS 3814 covers organic composite solvents and thinners.
• Heading 3816 covers refractory cements and mortars.
• Heading 3818 covers chemical elements doped for use in electronics.

HS 3817 import export data and who trades it

Names and contact details of firms matter more than a bare code. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. That means you can look at real customs data, not guesses.

Coverage is 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.

To find importers and exporters of mixed alkylbenzenes, search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product. Use 3817 or 381700 as your search term. You can book a free demo to try it on your own product.