South Africa HS Code

HS Code 38089430: Trichlorocyanuric acid (TCIA) containing disinfectants in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 38089430 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 38089430 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 38089430?

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 38089430 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 38089430 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 38089430 is classified as Trichlorocyanuric acid (TCIA) containing disinfectants. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 38089430 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, antisprouting products and plantgrowth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphurtreated bands, wicks and candles, and flypapers).

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Classification Path of HS Code 38089430 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3808

Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, antisprouting products and plantgrowth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphurtreated bands, wicks and candles, and flypapers)

HS Code 38089430

Trichlorocyanuric acid (TCIA) containing disinfectants

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

In South Africa, HS 38089430 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 3808

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3808

1 380893: Other : Herbicides, antisprouting products and plantgrowth regulators $211.0M 2 380891: Other : Insecticides $156.0M 3 380892: Other : Fungicides $75.0M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3808

1 380891: Other : Insecticides $58.2M 2 380893: Other : Herbicides, antisprouting products and plantgrowth regulators $47.8M 3 380899: Other : Other $46.4M

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38089430 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 38089430 in South Africa?

HS code 38089430 covers Trichlorocyanuric acid (TCIA) containing disinfectants in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3808 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 38089430 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 38089430?

Where can I officially look up HS code 38089430 in South Africa?