South Africa HS Code

HS Code 38011010: Unmachined electrodes in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 38011010 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 38011010 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 38011010?

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 38011010 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 38011010 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 38011010 is classified as Unmachined electrodes. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 38011010 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3801: Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures.

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Classification Path of HS Code 38011010 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3801

Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures

HS Code 38011010

Unmachined electrodes

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

In South Africa, HS 38011010 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 3801

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3801

1 380190: Other $5.3M 2 380110: Artificial graphite $3.1M 3 380130: Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings $1.5M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3801

1 380130: Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings $8.5M 2 380110: Artificial graphite $2.1M 3 380190: Other $319.1K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Artificial Graphite (38011010)

Colloidal or semicolloidal graphite

HS Code 380130

Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings

Tall oil, whether or not refined

HS Code 380400

Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803

HS Code 380510

Gum, wood or sulphate turpentine oils

38011010 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 38011010 in South Africa?

HS code 38011010 covers Unmachined electrodes in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3801 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 38011010 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 38011010?

Where can I officially look up HS code 38011010 in South Africa?