South Africa HS Code

HS Code 291540: Mono, di or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 291540 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 291540 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 291540?

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 291540 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 291540 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 291540 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Mono, di or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 291540 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2915: Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.

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Classification Path of HS Code 291540 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2915

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HS Code 291540

Mono, di or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters

HS Code 29154000

Mono-, Di- Or Trichloroacetic Acids, Their Salts And Esters

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

In South Africa, HS 291540 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 2915

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2915

1 291570: Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters $40.8M 2 291590: Other $16.2M 3 291560: Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters $9.3M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 2915

1 291531: Esters of acetic acid : Ethyl acetate $43.7M 2 291550: Propionic acid, its salts and esters $2.0M 3 291590: Other $1.7M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Chloroacetic Acids (291540)

HS Code 29154000

Mono-, Di- Or Trichloroacetic Acids, Their Salts And Esters

HS Code 291511

Formic acid, its salts and esters : Formic acid

HS Code 291512

Formic acid, its salts and esters : Salts of formic acid

HS Code 291513

Formic acid, its salts and esters : Esters of formic acid

HS Code 291521

Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Acetic acid

HS Code 291524

Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Acetic anhydride

HS Code 291529

Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Other

HS Code 291531

Esters of acetic acid : Ethyl acetate

HS Code 291532

Esters of acetic acid : Vinyl acetate

HS Code 291533

Esters of acetic acid : nButyl acetate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 291540 in South Africa?

HS code 291540 covers Mono, di or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2915 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 291540 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 291540?

Where can I officially look up HS code 291540 in South Africa?