South Africa HS Code

HS Code 250810: Bentonite in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 250810 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 250810 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 250810?

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 250810 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 250810 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 250810 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Bentonite. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 250810 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 25: Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement, Heading 2508: Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths.

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Classification Path of HS Code 250810 in South Africa

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 25

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

HS Code 2508

Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths

HS Code 250810

Bentonite

HS Code 25081000

Bentonite

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

In South Africa, HS 250810 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 2508

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2508

1 250810: Bentonite $11.7M 2 250840: Other clays $2.9M 3 250830: Fireclay $1.3M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 2508

1 250850: Andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite $44.2M 2 250810: Bentonite $2.4M 3 250840: Other clays $1.6M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Bentonite Clay (250810)

Andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite

HS Code 250860

Mullite

HS Code 250870

Chamotte or dinas earths

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 250810 in South Africa?

HS code 250810 covers Bentonite in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement), Heading 2508 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 250810 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 250810?

Where can I officially look up HS code 250810 in South Africa?