Central African Republic HS Code

HS Code 271220: Paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil in Central African Republic

Q: What is HS code 271220 in Central African Republic?

HS code 271220 covers Paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil in Central African Republic. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2712 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET.

Q: Is HS code 271220 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 271220 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Central African Republic extends it under TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET.

Q: What system does Central African Republic use to classify HS code 271220?

Central African Republic classifies products under the CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC), 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 271220 in Central African Republic?

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What is HS Code 271220 in Central African Republic

Under Central African Republic's CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC), HS Code 271220 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Central African Republic extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 271220 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2712: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured.

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Classification Path of HS Code 271220 in Central African Republic

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 27

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

HS Code 2712

Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured

HS Code 271220

Paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil

HS Code 27122000

Vaseline; paraffine, cire de pétrole micro-cristalline, << slack wax >>, ozokérite, cire de lignite, cire de tourbe, autres cires minérales et produits similaires obtenus par synthèse ou par d’autres procédés, même colorés: Paraffine contenant en poids moins de 0,75 % d’huile

Central African Republic Tariff Classification: CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET)

In Central African Republic, HS 271220 is classified under the CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC

Digits 8

Official source https://douanes-rca.org/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2712

Top Central African Republic import Product Under HS Code 2712

1 271290: Mineral waxes nes $6.0K 2 271220: Paraffin wax containing <0.75% oil $719.0000000000001

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Related HS Code to Central African Republic Refined Paraffin Wax (271220)

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"Anthracite ""ECSC"", whether or not pulverized, non-agglomerated"

HS Code 270112

"Bituminous coal ""ECSC"", whether or not pulverized, non-agglomerated"

HS Code 270119

"Coal ""ECSC"", whether or not pulverized, non-agglomerated (excl. anthracite and bituminous coal)"

HS Code 270120

"Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal ""ECSC"""

HS Code 270210

"Lignite ""ECSC"", whether or not pulverized, non-agglomerated (excl. jet)"

HS Code 270220

"Agglomerated lignite ""ECSC"" (excl. jet)"

HS Code 270300

Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 271220 in Central African Republic?

HS code 271220 covers Paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil in Central African Republic. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2712 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET.

Is HS code 271220 the same across all countries?

What system does Central African Republic use to classify HS code 271220?

Where can I officially look up HS code 271220 in Central African Republic?