South Africa HS Code

HS Code 381511: Supported catalysts : With nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 381511 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 381511 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 381511?

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 381511 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 381511 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 381511 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Supported catalysts : With nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 381511 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3815: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere specified or included.

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Classification Path of HS Code 381511 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3815

Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 381511

Supported catalysts : With nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance

HS Code 38151100

With Nickel Or Nickel Compounds As The Active Substance

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

In South Africa, HS 381511 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 3815

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3815

1 381519: Supported catalysts : Other $76.5M 2 381512: Supported catalysts : With precious metal or preciousmetal compounds as the active substance $46.2M 3 381590: Other $36.0M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3815

1 381512: Supported catalysts : With precious metal or preciousmetal compounds as the active substance $132.2M 2 381519: Supported catalysts : Other $28.1M 3 381590: Other $22.0M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Supported Nickel Catalysts (381511)

HS Code 38151100

With Nickel Or Nickel Compounds As The Active Substance

HS Code 381512

Supported catalysts : With precious metal or preciousmetal compounds as the active substance

HS Code 381519

Supported catalysts : Other

Colloidal or semicolloidal graphite

HS Code 380130

Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 381511 in South Africa?

HS code 381511 covers Supported catalysts : With nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3815 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 381511 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 381511?

Where can I officially look up HS code 381511 in South Africa?