South Africa HS Code

HS Code 27090000: Petroleum Oils And Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals, Crude in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 27090000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 27090000 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 27090000?

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 27090000 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 27090000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 27090000 is classified as Petroleum Oils And Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals, Crude. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 27090000 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2709: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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Classification Path of HS Code 27090000 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 2709

Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude

HS Code 27090000

Petroleum Oils And Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals, Crude

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

In South Africa, HS 27090000 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 2709

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2709

1 270900: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude $4.0B

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 2709

1 270900: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude $489.9K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Crude Petroleum Oil (27090000)

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 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

27090000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 27090000 in South Africa?

HS code 27090000 covers Petroleum Oils And Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals, Crude in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2709 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 27090000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 27090000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 27090000 in South Africa?