Ghana HS Code

HS Code 270500: Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons in Ghana

Q: Is HS code 270500 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 270500 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Ghana extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Ghana use to classify HS code 270500?

Ghana classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally ECOWAS CET), 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 270500 in Ghana?

The official source is https://gra.gov.gh/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 270500 in Ghana

Under Ghana's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET), HS Code 270500 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Ghana extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 270500 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2705: Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.

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Classification Path of HS Code 270500 in Ghana

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 27

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

HS Code 2705

Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons

HS Code 270500

Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons

HS Code 2705000000

Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons

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

In Ghana, HS 270500 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name ECOWAS CET

Digits 10

Official source https://gra.gov.gh/

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Related HS Code to Ghana Coal and Producer Gases (270500)

HS Code 2705000000

Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons

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

HS Code 270300

Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated

HS Code 270400

Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon

HS Code 270600

Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 270500 in Ghana?

HS code 270500 covers Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons in Ghana. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2705 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 270500 the same across all countries?

What system does Ghana use to classify HS code 270500?

Where can I officially look up HS code 270500 in Ghana?