Rwanda HS Code

HS Code 271210: 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 : Petroleum jelly in Rwanda

Q: What is HS code 271210 in Rwanda?

HS code 271210 covers 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 : Petroleum jelly in Rwanda. 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 EAC CET.

Q: Is HS code 271210 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 271210 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Rwanda extends it under EAC CET.

Q: What system does Rwanda use to classify HS code 271210?

Rwanda 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 271210 in Rwanda?

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

What is HS Code 271210 in Rwanda

Under Rwanda's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 271210 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for 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 : Petroleum jelly. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Rwanda extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 271210 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 271210 in Rwanda

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 271210

HS Code 27121000

Petroleum jelly

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

In Rwanda, HS 271210 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.rra.gov.rw/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2712

Top Rwanda import Product Under HS Code 2712

1 271210: Petroleum jelly $4.1M 2 271290: Mineral waxes nes $1.7M 3 271220: Paraffin wax containing <0.75% oil $324.3K

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Top Rwanda export Product Under HS Code 2712

1 271210: Petroleum jelly $628.1K 2 271290: Mineral waxes nes $86.3K

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Related HS Code to Rwanda Petroleum Jelly (271210)

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HS Code 270120

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 271210 in Rwanda?

HS code 271210 covers 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 : Petroleum jelly in Rwanda. 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 EAC CET.

Is HS code 271210 the same across all countries?

What system does Rwanda use to classify HS code 271210?

Where can I officially look up HS code 271210 in Rwanda?