Central African Republic HS Code

HS Code 271490: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks in Central African Republic

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. Central African Republic extends it under TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET.

Q: What system does Central African Republic use to classify HS code 271490?

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 271490 in Central African Republic?

The official source is https://douanes-rca.org/. 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 Central African Republic

Under Central African Republic's CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC), HS Code 271490 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Bitumen and asphalt, natural; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Central African Republic 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 oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks.

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Classification Path of HS Code 271490 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 2714

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

HS Code 271490

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks

HS Code 27149000

Bitumes et asphaltes, naturels; schistes et sables bitumineux; asphaltites et roches asphaltiques: Autres

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

In Central African Republic, HS 271490 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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HS Code 27149000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 271490 in Central African Republic?

HS code 271490 covers Bitumen and asphalt, natural; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks in Central African Republic. 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 TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET.

Is HS code 271490 the same across all countries?

What system does Central African Republic use to classify HS code 271490?

Where can I officially look up HS code 271490 in Central African Republic?