Rwanda HS Code

HS Code 27129000: 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 (excl. petroleum jelly and paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil) in Rwanda

Q: What is HS code 27129000 in Rwanda?

HS code 27129000 covers 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 (excl. petroleum jelly and paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil) 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 27129000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 27129000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Rwanda under EAC CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Rwanda use to classify HS code 27129000?

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 27129000 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 27129000 in Rwanda

Under Rwanda's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 27129000 is classified as 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 (excl. petroleum jelly and paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil). Rwanda's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 27129000 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 27129000 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 27129000

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 (excl. petroleum jelly and paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil)

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

In Rwanda, HS 27129000 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 27129000 in Rwanda?

HS code 27129000 covers 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 (excl. petroleum jelly and paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil) 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 27129000 the same across all countries?

What system does Rwanda use to classify HS code 27129000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 27129000 in Rwanda?