South Africa HS CodeHS Code 290549: Other polyhydric alcohols : Other in South Africa
What is HS Code 290549 in South Africa
Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 290549 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other polyhydric alcohols : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 290549 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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South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)
In South Africa, HS 290549 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 2905
Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2905
1 290531: Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) $43.4M2 290532: Diols : Propylene glycol (propane1,2diol) $18.2M3 290511: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) $12.9MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 290512: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Propan1ol (propyl alcohol) and propan2ol (isopropyl alcohol) $106.5M2 290513: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Butan1ol (nbutyl alcohol) $95.0M3 290519: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other $10.4MFigures shown for 2025.
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HS Code 29054900
Other
HS Code 290511
Saturated monohydric alcohols : 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 290549 in South Africa?
HS code 290549 covers Other polyhydric alcohols : Other 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 290549 the same across all countries?
What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 290549?
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