South Africa HS CodeHS Code 271600: Electrical energy in South Africa
What is HS Code 271600 in South Africa
Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 271600 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Electrical energy. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 271600 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2716: Electrical energy.
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South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)
In South Africa, HS 271600 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 2716
Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2716
1 271600: Electrical energy $194.3MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 271600: Electrical energy $1.1BFigures shown for 2025.
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HS Code 27160000
Electrical Energy
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 271600 in South Africa?
HS code 271600 covers Electrical energy in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2716 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.
Is HS code 271600 the same across all countries?
What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 271600?
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