South Africa HS Code

HS Code 381400: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 381400 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 381400 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. South Africa extends it under SACU CET.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 381400?

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 381400 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 381400 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 381400 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 381400 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3814: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers.

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Classification Path of HS Code 381400 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3814

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers

HS Code 381400

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers

HS Code 38140010

Containing methane, ethane or propane chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's), whether or not containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC's)

HS Code 38140011

Containing Methane, Ethane Or Propane Chlorofluorocarbons (Cfc's), Whether Or Not Containing Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (Hcfc's), In Aerosol Containers

HS Code 38140019

Other

HS Code 38140020

Containing methane, ethane or propane hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

HS Code 38140021

In aerosol containers

HS Code 38140029

Other

HS Code 38140030

Containing carbon tetrachloride, bromochloromethane or 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)

HS Code 38140031

In aerosol containers

HS Code 38140039

Other

HS Code 38140090

Other

HS Code 38140091

In Aerosol Containers

HS Code 38140099

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 381400 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 3814

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3814

1 381400: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers $12.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3814

1 381400: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers $29.7M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Organic Solvents and Thinners (381400)

HS Code 38140010

Containing methane, ethane or propane chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's), whether or not containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC's)

HS Code 38140011

Containing Methane, Ethane Or Propane Chlorofluorocarbons (Cfc's), Whether Or Not Containing Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (Hcfc's), In Aerosol Containers

HS Code 38140019

Other

HS Code 38140020

Containing methane, ethane or propane hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

HS Code 38140021

In aerosol containers

HS Code 38140029

Other

HS Code 38140030

Containing carbon tetrachloride, bromochloromethane or 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)

HS Code 38140031

In aerosol containers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 381400 in South Africa?

HS code 381400 covers Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3814 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 381400 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 381400?

Where can I officially look up HS code 381400 in South Africa?