Benin HS Code

HS Code 720249: Ferroalloys : Ferrochromium : Other in Benin

Q: Is HS code 720249 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 720249 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 720249?

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 720249 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 720249 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 720249 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Ferroalloys : Ferrochromium : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 720249 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Heading 7202: Ferroalloys.

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Classification Path of HS Code 720249 in Benin

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 72

Iron and steel

HS Code 7202

Ferroalloys

HS Code 720249

Ferroalloys : Ferrochromium : Other

HS Code 7202490000

Ferro-alloys: Ferro-chromium: Other

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

In Benin, HS 720249 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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Related HS Code to Benin Low-Carbon Ferrochrome (720249)

HS Code 7202490000

Ferro-alloys: Ferro-chromium: Other

HS Code 720211

Ferroalloys : Ferromanganese : Containing by weight more than 2 % of carbon

HS Code 720219

Ferroalloys : Ferromanganese : Other

HS Code 720221

Ferroalloys : Ferrosilicon : Containing by weight more than 55 % of silicon

HS Code 720229

Ferroalloys : Ferrosilicon : Other

HS Code 720230

Ferroalloys : Ferrosilicomanganese

HS Code 720241

Ferroalloys : Ferrochromium : Containing by weight more than 4 % of carbon

HS Code 720250

Ferroalloys : Ferrosilicochromium

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Ferroalloys : Ferronickel

HS Code 720270

Ferroalloys : Ferromolybdenum

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 720249 in Benin?

HS code 720249 covers Ferroalloys : Ferrochromium : Other in Benin. It sits in Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Heading 7202 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 720249 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 720249?

Where can I officially look up HS code 720249 in Benin?