South Africa HS CodeHS Code 291211: Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Methanal (formaldehyde) in South Africa
What is HS Code 291211 in South Africa
Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 291211 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Methanal (formaldehyde). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 291211 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2912: Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde.
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South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)
In South Africa, HS 291211 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 2912
Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2912
1 291260: Paraformaldehyde $3.5M2 291219: Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Other $3.3M3 291241: Aldehydealcohols, aldehydeethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function : Vanillin (4hydroxy3methoxybenzaldehyde) $2.0MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 291219: Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Other $569.7K2 291260: Paraformaldehyde $343.7K3 291211: Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Methanal (formaldehyde) $326.3KFigures shown for 2025.
For more 2026 recent data, search for South Africa export trade recordsRelated HS Code to South Africa Formaldehyde (Methanal) (291211)
HS Code 29121100
Methanal (Formaldehyde)
HS Code 291212
Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Ethanal (acetaldehyde)
HS Code 291219
Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Other
HS Code 291221
Cyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Benzaldehyde
HS Code 291229
Cyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Other
HS Code 291241
Aldehydealcohols, aldehydeethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function : Vanillin (4hydroxy3methoxybenzaldehyde)
HS Code 291242
Aldehydealcohols, aldehydeethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function : Ethylvanillin (3ethoxy4hydroxybenzaldehyde)
HS Code 291249
Aldehydealcohols, aldehydeethers, aldehydephenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function : Other
HS Code 291250
Cyclic polymers of aldehydes
HS Code 291260
Paraformaldehyde
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 291211 in South Africa?
HS code 291211 covers Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Methanal (formaldehyde) in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2912 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.
Is HS code 291211 the same across all countries?
What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 291211?
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