South Africa HS Code

HS Code 270400: Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 270400 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 270400 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 270400?

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 270400 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 270400 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 270400 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 270400 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2704: Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon.

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Classification Path of HS Code 270400 in South Africa

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

HS Code 2704

Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon

HS Code 270400

Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon

HS Code 27040000

Coke And Semi-Coke Of Coal, Of Lignite Or Of Peat, Whether Or Not Agglomerated; Retort Carbon

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

In South Africa, HS 270400 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 2704

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2704

1 270400: Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon $166.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 2704

1 270400: Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon $37.6M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Coal Coke and Semi-Coke (270400)

HS Code 27040000

Coke And Semi-Coke Of Coal, Of Lignite Or Of Peat, Whether Or Not Agglomerated; Retort Carbon

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 270210

Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated

HS Code 270220

Agglomerated lignite

HS Code 270300

Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated

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 270400 in South Africa?

HS code 270400 covers Coke and semicoke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2704 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 270400 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 270400?

Where can I officially look up HS code 270400 in South Africa?