Kenya HS Code

HS Code 72039000: Spongy ferrous products, obtained from molten pig iron by atomisation, iron of a purity of >= 99,94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms in Kenya

Q: Is HS code 72039000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 72039000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Kenya under EAC CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 72039000?

Kenya classifies products under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET; locally EAC 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 72039000 in Kenya?

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

What is HS Code 72039000 in Kenya

Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 72039000 is classified as Spongy ferrous products, obtained from molten pig iron by atomisation, iron of a purity of >= 99,94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms. Kenya's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 72039000 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Heading 7203: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99,94 %, in lumps, pellets or similar forms.

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Classification Path of HS Code 72039000 in Kenya

Section XV

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

Chapter 72

Iron and steel

HS Code 7203

Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99,94 %, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

HS Code 72039000

Spongy ferrous products, obtained from molten pig iron by atomisation, iron of a purity of >= 99,94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

In Kenya, HS 72039000 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

Local name EAC CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.kra.go.ke/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 7203

Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 7203

1 720310: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99,94 %, in lumps, pellets or similar forms : Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore $12.7M

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Related HS Code to Kenya High-Purity Sponge Iron (72039000)

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Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms : Nonalloy pig iron containing by weight more than 0,5 % of phosphorus

HS Code 720150

Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms : Alloy pig iron; spiegeleisen

HS Code 720211

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

HS Code 720219

Ferroalloys : Ferromanganese : Other

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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

72039000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 72039000 in Kenya?

HS code 72039000 covers Spongy ferrous products, obtained from molten pig iron by atomisation, iron of a purity of >= 99,94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Heading 7203 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Is HS code 72039000 the same across all countries?

What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 72039000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 72039000 in Kenya?