Benin HS Code

HS Code 271490: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Other in Benin

Q: Is HS code 271490 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 271490 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Benin use to classify HS code 271490?

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 271490 in Benin?

The official source is https://douanes.bj/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 271490 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 271490 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 271490 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2714: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks.

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Classification Path of HS Code 271490 in Benin

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

HS Code 2714

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks

HS Code 271490

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Other

HS Code 2714900000

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks: Other

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 271490 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

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1 271490: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Other $1.3K

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Related HS Code to Benin Natural Bitumen and Asphalt (271490)

HS Code 2714900000

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks: Other

HS Code 271410

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Bituminous or oilshale and tar sands

HS Code 270111

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal : Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Anthracite

HS Code 270112

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal : Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Bituminous coal

HS Code 270119

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal : Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Other coal

HS Code 270120

Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal : Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal

HS Code 270210

Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet : Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated

HS Code 270220

Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet : Agglomerated lignite

HS Code 270300

Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated

HS Code 270400

Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 271490 in Benin?

HS code 271490 covers Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Other in Benin. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2714 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 271490 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 271490?

Where can I officially look up HS code 271490 in Benin?