South Africa HS Code

HS Code 38180010: Chemical elements in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 38180010 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 38180010 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 38180010?

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 38180010 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 38180010 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 38180010 is classified as Chemical elements. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 38180010 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3818: Chemical elements doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms; chemical compounds doped for use in electronics.

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Classification Path of HS Code 38180010 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3818

Chemical elements doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms; chemical compounds doped for use in electronics

HS Code 38180010

Chemical elements

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

In South Africa, HS 38180010 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 3818

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3818

1 381800: Chemical elements doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms; chemical compounds doped for use in electronics $14.7K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3818

1 381800: Chemical elements doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms; chemical compounds doped for use in electronics $348.9K

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38180010 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 38180010 in South Africa?

HS code 38180010 covers Chemical elements in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3818 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 38180010 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 38180010?

Where can I officially look up HS code 38180010 in South Africa?