South Africa HS Code

HS Code 290270: Cumene in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 290270 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 290270 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 290270?

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 290270 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 290270 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 290270 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cumene. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 290270 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons.

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Classification Path of HS Code 290270 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2902

Cyclic hydrocarbons

HS Code 290270

Cumene

HS Code 29027000

Cumene

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

In South Africa, HS 290270 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 2902

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2902

1 290250: Styrene $31.2M 2 290244: Xylenes : Mixed xylene isomers $19.8M 3 290230: Toluene $13.1M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 2902

1 290220: Benzene $2.5M 2 290219: Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Other $968.6K 3 290241: Xylenes : oXylene $680.6K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Cumene Compound (290270)

HS Code 29027000

Cumene

HS Code 290211

Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Cyclohexane

HS Code 290219

Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Other

Xylenes : Mixed xylene isomers

HS Code 290250

Styrene

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290270 in South Africa?

HS code 290270 covers Cumene in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2902 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 290270 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 290270?

Where can I officially look up HS code 290270 in South Africa?