South Africa HS Code

HS Code 290511: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 290511 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 290511 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 290511?

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 290511 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 290511 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 290511 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 290511 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.

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Classification Path of HS Code 290511 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2905

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HS Code 290511

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol)

HS Code 29051100

Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)

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

In South Africa, HS 290511 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 2905

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290531: Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) $43.4M 2 290532: Diols : Propylene glycol (propane1,2diol) $18.2M 3 290511: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) $12.9M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290512: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Propan1ol (propyl alcohol) and propan2ol (isopropyl alcohol) $106.5M 2 290513: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Butan1ol (nbutyl alcohol) $95.0M 3 290519: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other $10.4M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) (290511)

HS Code 29051100

Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)

HS Code 290512

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Propan1ol (propyl alcohol) and propan2ol (isopropyl alcohol)

HS Code 290513

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Butan1ol (nbutyl alcohol)

HS Code 290514

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other butanols

HS Code 290516

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

HS Code 290517

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Dodecan1ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan1ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan1ol (stearyl alcohol)

HS Code 290519

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other

HS Code 290522

Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols

HS Code 290529

Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Other

HS Code 290531

Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290511 in South Africa?

HS code 290511 covers Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 290511 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 290511?

Where can I officially look up HS code 290511 in South Africa?