South Africa HS Code

HS Code 33012400: Of Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 33012400 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 33012400 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by South Africa under SACU CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 33012400?

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 33012400 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 33012400 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 33012400 is classified as Of Peppermint (Mentha Piperita). South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 33012400 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 33: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, Heading 3301: Essential oils (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes; resinoids; extracted oleoresins; concentrates of essential oils in fats, in fixed oils, in waxes or the like, obtained by enfleurage or maceration; terpenic byproducts of the deterpenation of essential oils; aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils.

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Classification Path of HS Code 33012400 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 33

Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations

HS Code 3301

Essential oils (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes; resinoids; extracted oleoresins; concentrates of essential oils in fats, in fixed oils, in waxes or the like, obtained by enfleurage or maceration; terpenic byproducts of the deterpenation of essential oils; aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils

HS Code 33012400

Of Peppermint (Mentha Piperita)

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

In South Africa, HS 33012400 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 3301

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3301

1 330190: Other $12.8M 2 330129: Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit : Other $9.1M 3 330112: Essential oils of citrus fruit : Of orange $3.9M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3301

1 330113: Essential oils of citrus fruit : Of lemon $23.8M 2 330129: Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit : Other $18.4M 3 330112: Essential oils of citrus fruit : Of orange $12.8M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Peppermint Essential Oil (33012400)

HS Code 330112

Essential oils of citrus fruit : Of orange

HS Code 330113

Essential oils of citrus fruit : Of lemon

HS Code 330119

Essential oils of citrus fruit : Other

HS Code 330125

Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit : Of other mints

HS Code 330129

Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit : Other

Of a kind used in the food or drink industries

HS Code 330290

Other

HS Code 330300

Perfumes and toilet waters

33012400 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 33012400 in South Africa?

HS code 33012400 covers Of Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 33 (Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations), Heading 3301 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 33012400 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 33012400?

Where can I officially look up HS code 33012400 in South Africa?