South Africa HS CodeHS Code 270220: Agglomerated lignite in South Africa
What is HS Code 270220 in South Africa
Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 270220 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Agglomerated lignite. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 270220 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2702: Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet.
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South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)
In South Africa, HS 270220 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/
Top Trading Product of HS Code 2702
Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2702
1 270210: Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated $79.7KFigures shown for 2025.
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1 270210: Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated $262Figures shown for 2025.
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HS Code 27022000
Agglomerated Lignite
HS Code 270210
Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
HS Code 270111
Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Anthracite
HS Code 270112
Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Bituminous coal
HS Code 270119
Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Other coal
HS Code 270120
Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal
HS Code 270300
Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated
HS Code 270400
Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon
HS Code 270500
Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons
HS Code 270600
Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 270220 in South Africa?
HS code 270220 covers Agglomerated lignite in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2702 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.
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