South Africa HS Code

HS Code 38091000: With A Basis Of Amylaceous Substances in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 38091000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 38091000 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 38091000?

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 38091000 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 38091000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 38091000 is classified as With A Basis Of Amylaceous Substances. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 38091000 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3809: Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included.

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Classification Path of HS Code 38091000 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3809

Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 38091000

With A Basis Of Amylaceous Substances

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

In South Africa, HS 38091000 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 3809

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3809

1 380991: Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries $13.9M 2 380992: Other : Of a kind used in the paper or like industries $7.4M 3 380993: Other : Of a kind used in the leather or like industries $4.5M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3809

1 380991: Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries $2.9M 2 380992: Other : Of a kind used in the paper or like industries $1.1M 3 380993: Other : Of a kind used in the leather or like industries $1.0M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Starch-Based Textile Finishing Agents (38091000)

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38091000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 38091000 in South Africa?

HS code 38091000 covers With A Basis Of Amylaceous Substances in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3809 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 38091000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 38091000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 38091000 in South Africa?