South Africa HS Code

HS Code 38249003: Biodiesel as defined in Additional Note 1(a) to Chapter 38 in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 38249003 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 38249003 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 38249003?

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 38249003 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 38249003 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 38249003 is classified as Biodiesel as defined in Additional Note 1(a) to Chapter 38. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 38249003 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included.

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Classification Path of HS Code 38249003 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3824

Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 38249003

Biodiesel as defined in Additional Note 1(a) to Chapter 38

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

In South Africa, HS 38249003 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 3824

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3824

1 382499: Other : Other $383.7M 2 382440: Prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes $11.5M 3 382460: Sorbitol other than that of subheading 290544 $2.7M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3824

1 382499: Other : Other $156.0M 2 382440: Prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes $23.3M 3 382450: Nonrefractory mortars and concretes $2.5M

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HS Code 38249005

Other biodiesel

HS Code 38249011

In Aerosol Containers

HS Code 38249019

Other

HS Code 38249021

In Aerosol Containers

HS Code 38249025

Flotation reagents containing dicresyldithiophosphoric acid or alkyl dithiophosphates

HS Code 38249029

Other

HS Code 38249031

In Aerosol Containers

HS Code 38249037

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HS Code 38249039

Other

38249003 in Other Countries

See how 38249003 (Biodiesel as defined in Additional Note 1(a) to Chapter 38) is classified across other countries, each with its own national code and local description.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 38249003 in South Africa?

HS code 38249003 covers Biodiesel as defined in Additional Note 1(a) to Chapter 38 in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3824 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 38249003 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 38249003?

Where can I officially look up HS code 38249003 in South Africa?