South Africa HS Code

HS Code 300310: Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 300310 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 300310 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 300310?

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 300310 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 300310 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 300310 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 300310 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical products, Heading 3003: Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.

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Classification Path of HS Code 300310 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 30

Pharmaceutical products

HS Code 3003

Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale

HS Code 300310

Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives

HS Code 30031000

Containing Penicillins Or Derivatives Thereof, With A Penicillanic Acid Structure, Or Streptomycins Or Their Derivatives

HS Code 30031011

For Human Use

HS Code 30031012

For Veterinary Use, As Defined In Additional Note 1

HS Code 30031021

For Human Use

HS Code 30031022

For Veterinary Use, As Defined In Additional Note 1

HS Code 30031030

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 300310 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 3003

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3003

1 300390: Other $7.4M 2 300320: Other, containing antibiotics $2.0M 3 300349: Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof : Other $752.9K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3003

1 300390: Other $12.4M 2 300310: Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives $9.5M 3 300320: Other, containing antibiotics $1.8M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Bulk Penicillin Medicaments (300310)

HS Code 30031000

Containing Penicillins Or Derivatives Thereof, With A Penicillanic Acid Structure, Or Streptomycins Or Their Derivatives

HS Code 30031011

For Human Use

HS Code 30031012

For Veterinary Use, As Defined In Additional Note 1

HS Code 30031021

For Human Use

HS Code 30031022

For Veterinary Use, As Defined In Additional Note 1

HS Code 30031030

Other

HS Code 300320

Other, containing antibiotics

HS Code 300331

Other, containing hormones or other products of heading 2937 : Containing insulin

HS Code 300339

Other, containing hormones or other products of heading 2937 : Other

HS Code 300341

Other, containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof : Containing ephedrine or its salts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 300310 in South Africa?

HS code 300310 covers Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical products), Heading 3003 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 300310 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 300310?

Where can I officially look up HS code 300310 in South Africa?