South Africa HS Code

HS Code 271111: Liquefied : Natural gas in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 271111 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 271111 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 271111?

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 271111 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 271111 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 271111 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Liquefied : Natural gas. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 271111 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.

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Classification Path of HS Code 271111 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 2711

Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons

HS Code 271111

Liquefied : Natural gas

HS Code 27111100

Natural Gas

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

In South Africa, HS 271111 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 2711

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2711

1 271111: Liquefied : Natural gas $438.3M 2 271113: Liquefied : Butanes $246.8M 3 271112: Liquefied : Propane $201.0M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 2711

1 271119: Liquefied : Other $139.4M 2 271113: Liquefied : Butanes $35.5M 3 271111: Liquefied : Natural gas $18.9M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) (271111)

Liquefied : Ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene

HS Code 271119

Liquefied : Other

HS Code 271121

In gaseous state : Natural gas

HS Code 271129

In gaseous state : Other

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 271111 in South Africa?

HS code 271111 covers Liquefied : Natural gas in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2711 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 271111 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 271111?

Where can I officially look up HS code 271111 in South Africa?