South Africa HS Code

HS Code 300490: Other in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 300490 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 300490 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 300490?

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 300490 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 300490 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 300490 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 300490 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical products, Heading 3004: Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale.

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Classification Path of HS Code 300490 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 30

Pharmaceutical products

HS Code 3004

Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems) or in forms or packings for retail sale

HS Code 300490

Other

HS Code 30049000

Other

HS Code 30049010

In aerosol containers

HS Code 30049020

Other, containing minerals, essential amino-acids or fatty acids (excluding those of subheading 3004.50)

HS Code 30049030

Other, herbal or homeopathic preparations (excluding those of subheading 3004.50 and 3004.90.20)

HS Code 30049090

Other

HS Code 30049091

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Nrtis)

HS Code 30049092

Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Nnrtis)

HS Code 30049093

Protease Inhibitors (Pis)

HS Code 30049094

Entry Inhibitors

HS Code 30049095

Integrase inhibitors

HS Code 30049096

Tuberculosis drugs

HS Code 30049097

Medicaments, containing cannabis or cannabinoids

HS Code 30049099

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 300490 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 3004

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3004

1 300490: Other $1.4B 2 300439: Other, containing hormones or other products of heading 2937 : Other $207.3M 3 300420: Other, containing antibiotics $94.1M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3004

1 300490: Other $340.5M 2 300410: Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives $41.6M 3 300420: Other, containing antibiotics $11.0M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Other Retail Medicaments (300490)

HS Code 30049000

Other

HS Code 30049010

In aerosol containers

HS Code 30049020

Other, containing minerals, essential amino-acids or fatty acids (excluding those of subheading 3004.50)


HS Code 30049030

Other, herbal or homeopathic preparations (excluding those of subheading 3004.50 and 3004.90.20)

HS Code 30049090

Other

HS Code 30049091

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Nrtis)

HS Code 30049092

Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Nnrtis)

HS Code 30049093

Protease Inhibitors (Pis)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 300490 in South Africa?

HS code 300490 covers Other in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical products), Heading 3004 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 300490 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 300490?

Where can I officially look up HS code 300490 in South Africa?