South Africa HS Code

HS Code 320210: Synthetic organic tanning substances in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 320210 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 320210 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 320210?

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 320210 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 320210 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 320210 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Synthetic organic tanning substances. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 320210 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks, Heading 3202: Synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pretanning.

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Classification Path of HS Code 320210 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 32

Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

HS Code 3202

Synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pretanning

HS Code 320210

Synthetic organic tanning substances

HS Code 32021000

Synthetic Organic Tanning Substances

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

In South Africa, HS 320210 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 3202

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3202

1 320210: Synthetic organic tanning substances $3.9M 2 320290: Other $2.8M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3202

1 320290: Other $44.3M 2 320210: Synthetic organic tanning substances $634.4K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Synthetic Organic Tanning Substances (320210)

HS Code 32021000

Synthetic Organic Tanning Substances

Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin

HS Code 320411

Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter : Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon

HS Code 320412

Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter : Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon

HS Code 320413

Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter : Basic dyes and preparations based thereon

HS Code 320414

Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter : Direct dyes and preparations based thereon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 320210 in South Africa?

HS code 320210 covers Synthetic organic tanning substances in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks), Heading 3202 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 320210 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 320210?

Where can I officially look up HS code 320210 in South Africa?