South Africa HS Code

HS Code 293911: Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof : Concentrates of poppy straw; buprenorphine (INN), codeine, dihydrocodeine (INN), ethylmorphine, etorphine (INN), heroin, hydrocodone (INN), hydromorphone (INN), morphine, nicomorphine (INN), oxycodone (INN), oxymorphone (INN), pholcodine (INN), thebacon (INN) and thebaine; salts thereof in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 293911 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 293911 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 293911?

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 293911 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 293911 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 293911 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof : Concentrates of poppy straw; buprenorphine (INN), codeine, dihydrocodeine (INN), ethylmorphine, etorphine (INN), heroin, hydrocodone (INN), hydromorphone (INN), morphine, nicomorphine (INN), oxycodone (INN), oxymorphone (INN), pholcodine (INN), thebacon (INN) and thebaine; salts thereof. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 293911 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2939: Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives.

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Classification Path of HS Code 293911 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2939

Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives

HS Code 293911

Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof : Concentrates of poppy straw; buprenorphine (INN), codeine, dihydrocodeine (INN), ethylmorphine, etorphine (INN), heroin, hydrocodone (INN), hydromorphone (INN), morphine, nicomorphine (INN), oxycodone (INN), oxymorphone (INN), pholcodine (INN), thebacon (INN) and thebaine; salts thereof

HS Code 29391110

Codeine phosphate

HS Code 29391190

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 293911 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 2939

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 2939

1 293930: Caffeine and its salts $7.6M 2 293911: Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof : Concentrates of poppy straw; buprenorphine (INN), codeine, dihydrocodeine (INN), ethylmorphine, etorphine (INN), heroin, hydrocodone (INN), hydromorphone (INN), morphine, nicomorphine (INN), oxycodone (INN), oxymorphone (INN), pholcodine (INN), thebacon (INN) and thebaine; salts thereof $4.7M 3 293979: Other, of vegetable origin : Other $3.4M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 2939

1 293980: Other $3.9M 2 293979: Other, of vegetable origin : Other $1.5M 3 293911: Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof : Concentrates of poppy straw; buprenorphine (INN), codeine, dihydrocodeine (INN), ethylmorphine, etorphine (INN), heroin, hydrocodone (INN), hydromorphone (INN), morphine, nicomorphine (INN), oxycodone (INN), oxymorphone (INN), pholcodine (INN), thebacon (INN) and thebaine; salts thereof $247.7K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Opium Alkaloids (293911)

Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof : Other

HS Code 293920

Alkaloids of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof

HS Code 293930

Caffeine and its salts

HS Code 293941

Ephedrines and their salts : Ephedrine and its salts

HS Code 293942

Ephedrines and their salts : Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts

HS Code 293943

Ephedrines and their salts : Cathine (INN) and its salts

HS Code 293944

Ephedrines and their salts : Norephedrine and its salts

HS Code 293949

Ephedrines and their salts : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 293911 in South Africa?

HS code 293911 covers Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof : Concentrates of poppy straw; buprenorphine (INN), codeine, dihydrocodeine (INN), ethylmorphine, etorphine (INN), heroin, hydrocodone (INN), hydromorphone (INN), morphine, nicomorphine (INN), oxycodone (INN), oxymorphone (INN), pholcodine (INN), thebacon (INN) and thebaine; salts thereof in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2939 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 293911 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 293911?

Where can I officially look up HS code 293911 in South Africa?