South Africa HS Code

HS Code 15021000: Tallow in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 15021000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 15021000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by South Africa under SACU CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 15021000?

South Africa classifies products under the SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET; locally SACU 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 15021000 in South Africa?

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

What is HS Code 15021000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 15021000 is classified as Tallow. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 15021000 belongs to Section III: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes, Chapter 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes, Heading 1502: Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503.

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Classification Path of HS Code 15021000 in South Africa

Section III

Chapters (15) Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes

Chapter 15

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes

HS Code 1502

Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503

HS Code 15021000

Tallow

South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)

In South Africa, HS 15021000 is classified under the SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)

Local name SACU CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.sars.gov.za/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1502

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 1502

1 150290: Other $12.0M 2 150210: Tallow $88.8K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 1502

1 150210: Tallow $7.0M 2 150290: Other $1.8M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Bovine and Mutton Tallow (15021000)

Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleooil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared

HS Code 150410

Fishliver oils and their fractions

HS Code 150420

Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils

HS Code 150430

Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals

HS Code 150500

Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)

HS Code 150600

Other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

15021000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 15021000 in South Africa?

HS code 15021000 covers Tallow in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 15 (Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes), Heading 1502 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 15021000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 15021000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 15021000 in South Africa?