Benin HS Code

HS Code 294140: Antibiotics : Chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof in Benin

Q: Is HS code 294140 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 294140 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 294140?

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 294140 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 294140 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 294140 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Antibiotics : Chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 294140 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2941: Antibiotics.

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Classification Path of HS Code 294140 in Benin

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2941

Antibiotics

HS Code 294140

Antibiotics : Chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof

HS Code 2941400000

Antibiotics: Chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof

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

In Benin, HS 294140 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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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2941

Top Benin import Product Under HS Code 2941

1 294110: Antibiotics : Penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof $1.6M 2 294190: Antibiotics : Other $32.6K 3 294140: Antibiotics : Chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof $647

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Related HS Code to Benin Chloramphenicol Antibiotic (294140)

HS Code 2941400000

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Antibiotics : Penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof

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Antibiotics : Erythromycin and its derivatives; salts thereof

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 294140 in Benin?

HS code 294140 covers Antibiotics : Chloramphenicol and its derivatives; salts thereof in Benin. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2941 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 294140 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 294140?

Where can I officially look up HS code 294140 in Benin?