South Africa HS Code

HS Code 38021000: Activated Carbon in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 38021000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 38021000 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 38021000?

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 38021000 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 38021000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 38021000 is classified as Activated Carbon. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 38021000 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3802: Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black.

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Classification Path of HS Code 38021000 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3802

Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black

HS Code 38021000

Activated Carbon

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

In South Africa, HS 38021000 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 3802

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3802

1 380210: Activated carbon $31.4M 2 380290: Other $5.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3802

1 380210: Activated carbon $4.3M 2 380290: Other $1.7M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Activated Carbon (38021000)

Colloidal or semicolloidal graphite

HS Code 380130

Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings

HS Code 380190

Other

HS Code 380300

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

HS Code 380590

Other

HS Code 380610

Rosin and resin acids

38021000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 38021000 in South Africa?

HS code 38021000 covers Activated Carbon in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3802 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 38021000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 38021000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 38021000 in South Africa?