South Africa HS Code

HS Code 290121: Unsaturated : Ethylene in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 290121 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 290121 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 290121?

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 290121 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 290121 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 290121 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Unsaturated : Ethylene. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 290121 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons.

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Classification Path of HS Code 290121 in South Africa

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2901

Acyclic hydrocarbons

HS Code 290121

Unsaturated : Ethylene

HS Code 29012100

Ethylene

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

In South Africa, HS 290121 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 2901

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2901

1 290110: Saturated $9.3M 2 290129: Unsaturated : Other $2.1M 3 290124: Unsaturated : Buta1,3diene and isoprene $844.7K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 2901

1 290129: Unsaturated : Other $428.7M 2 290110: Saturated $1.1M 3 290122: Unsaturated : Propene (propylene) $154.9K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Ethylene Gas (290121)

Unsaturated : Propene (propylene)

HS Code 290123

Unsaturated : Butene (butylene) and isomers thereof

HS Code 290124

Unsaturated : Buta1,3diene and isoprene

HS Code 290129

Unsaturated : Other

HS Code 290211

Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Cyclohexane

HS Code 290219

Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290121 in South Africa?

HS code 290121 covers Unsaturated : Ethylene in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2901 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 290121 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 290121?

Where can I officially look up HS code 290121 in South Africa?