South Africa HS Code

HS Code 36050000: Matches (Excluding Pyrotechnic Articles Of Heading 36.04) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 36050000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 36050000 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 36050000?

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 36050000 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 36050000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 36050000 is classified as Matches (Excluding Pyrotechnic Articles Of Heading 36.04). South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 36050000 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 36: Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations, Heading 3605: Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604.

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Classification Path of HS Code 36050000 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 36

Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations

HS Code 3605

Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604

HS Code 36050000

Matches (Excluding Pyrotechnic Articles Of Heading 36.04)

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

In South Africa, HS 36050000 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 3605

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3605

1 360500: Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604 $1.2M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3605

1 360500: Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604 $15.9M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Safety Matches (36050000)

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Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders

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36050000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 36050000 in South Africa?

HS code 36050000 covers Matches (Excluding Pyrotechnic Articles Of Heading 36.04) in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 36 (Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations), Heading 3605 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 36050000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 36050000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 36050000 in South Africa?