Botswana HS Code

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

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. Botswana extends it under SACU CET.

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

Botswana classifies products under the SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET; locally SACU CET), which extends HS codes to 8 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 Botswana?

The official source is https://www.burs.org.bw/. 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 Botswana

Under Botswana's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), 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; Botswana extends classifications to 8 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 Botswana

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 27149020

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Bitumen and asphalt, containing 60 per cent or more by mass ofmineral matter

HS Code 27149010

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Bitumen and asphalt, containing less than 60 per cent by mass ofmineral matter

HS Code 27149090

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Other

Botswana Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)

In Botswana, HS 271490 is classified under the SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)

Local name SACU CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.burs.org.bw/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2714

Top Botswana import Product Under HS Code 2714

1 271490: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Other $3.6M 2 271410: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Bituminous or oilshale and tar sands $400.2K

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Top Botswana export Product Under HS Code 2714

1 271490: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Other $1.1K

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

HS Code 27149010

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Bitumen and asphalt, containing less than 60 per cent by mass ofmineral matter

HS Code 27149020

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Bitumen and asphalt, containing 60 per cent or more by mass ofmineral matter

HS Code 27149090

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 271490 in Botswana?

HS code 271490 covers Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oilshale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks : Other in Botswana. 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 SACU CET.

Is HS code 271490 the same across all countries?

What system does Botswana use to classify HS code 271490?

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