South Africa HS Code

HS Code 381900: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70 % by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 381900 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 381900 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 381900?

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 381900 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 381900 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 381900 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70 % by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 381900 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3819: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70 % by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.

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Classification Path of HS Code 381900 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3819

Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70 % by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals

HS Code 381900

Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70 % by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals

HS Code 38190010

Hydraulic brake fluids

HS Code 38190020

Prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, containing 44 per cent or more by mass of diethyl glycol and 38 per cent or more of ethylene or propylene copolymers

HS Code 38190090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 381900 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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Related HS Code to South Africa Hydraulic Brake Fluid (381900)

HS Code 38190010

Hydraulic brake fluids

HS Code 38190020

Prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, containing 44 per cent or more by mass of diethyl glycol and 38 per cent or more of ethylene or propylene copolymers

Colloidal or semicolloidal graphite

HS Code 380130

Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings

Tall oil, whether or not refined

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 381900 in South Africa?

HS code 381900 covers Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70 % by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3819 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 381900 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 381900?

Where can I officially look up HS code 381900 in South Africa?