South Africa HS Code

HS Code 250510: Silica sands and quartz sands in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 250510 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 250510 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. South Africa extends it under SACU CET.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 250510?

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 250510 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 250510 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 250510 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Silica sands and quartz sands. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 250510 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 25: Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement, Heading 2505: Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not coloured, other than metalbearing sands of Chapter 26.

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Classification Path of HS Code 250510 in South Africa

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 25

Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

HS Code 2505

Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not coloured, other than metalbearing sands of Chapter 26

HS Code 250510

Silica sands and quartz sands

HS Code 25051000

Silica Sand And Quartz Sand

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

In South Africa, HS 250510 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 2505

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2505

1 250510: Silica sands and quartz sands $555.0K 2 250590: Other $410.3K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 2505

1 250510: Silica sands and quartz sands $2.8M 2 250590: Other $1.7M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Silica and Quartz Sand (250510)

HS Code 25051000

Silica Sand And Quartz Sand

HS Code 250590

Other

HS Code 250100

Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anticaking or freeflowing agents; sea water

HS Code 250200

Unroasted iron pyrites

HS Code 250300

Sulphur of all kinds, other than sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur

HS Code 250410

In powder or in flakes

Kaolin and other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 250510 in South Africa?

HS code 250510 covers Silica sands and quartz sands in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement), Heading 2505 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 250510 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 250510?

Where can I officially look up HS code 250510 in South Africa?