South Africa HS Code

HS Code 310420: Potassium chloride in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 310420 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 310420 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 310420?

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 310420 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 310420 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 310420 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Potassium chloride. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 310420 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 31: Fertilizers, Heading 3104: Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic.

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Classification Path of HS Code 310420 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 31

Fertilizers

HS Code 3104

Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic

HS Code 310420

Potassium chloride

HS Code 31042000

Potassium Chloride

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

In South Africa, HS 310420 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 3104

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3104

1 310420: Potassium chloride $164.3M 2 310430: Potassium sulphate $56.8M 3 310490: Other $2.3M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3104

1 310420: Potassium chloride $21.7M 2 310430: Potassium sulphate $6.8M 3 310490: Other $4.6M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Potassium Chloride Fertilizer (310420)

Animal or vegetable fertilisers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilisers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products

HS Code 310210

Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution

HS Code 310221

Ammonium sulphate; double salts and mixtures of ammonium sulphate and ammonium nitrate : Ammonium sulphate

HS Code 310229

Ammonium sulphate; double salts and mixtures of ammonium sulphate and ammonium nitrate : Other

HS Code 310230

Ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution

HS Code 310240

Mixtures of ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic nonfertilising substances

HS Code 310250

Sodium nitrate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 310420 in South Africa?

HS code 310420 covers Potassium chloride in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 31 (Fertilizers), Heading 3104 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 310420 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 310420?

Where can I officially look up HS code 310420 in South Africa?