South Africa HS Code

HS Code 271091: Waste oils : Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 271091 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 271091 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 271091?

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 271091 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 271091 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 271091 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Waste oils : Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 271091 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2710: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.

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Classification Path of HS Code 271091 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 2710

Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils

HS Code 271091

Waste oils : Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

HS Code 27109100

Containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Pcbs), Polychlorinated Terphenyls (Pcts) Or Polybrominated Biphenyls (Pbbs)

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

In South Africa, HS 271091 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 2710

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2710

1 271012: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils : Light oils and preparations $12.2B 2 271019: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils : Other $362.8M 3 271020: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, containing biodiesel, other than waste oils $1.2M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 2710

1 271012: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils : Light oils and preparations $2.1B 2 271019: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils : Other $231.8M 3 271099: Waste oils : Other $7.5M

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Related HS Code to South Africa PCB-Contaminated Waste Oils (271091)

HS Code 27109100

Containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Pcbs), Polychlorinated Terphenyls (Pcts) Or Polybrominated Biphenyls (Pbbs)

HS Code 271012

Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils : Light oils and preparations

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 271091 in South Africa?

HS code 271091 covers Waste oils : Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2710 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 271091 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 271091?

Where can I officially look up HS code 271091 in South Africa?