South Africa HS Code

HS Code 382530: Clinical waste in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 382530 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 382530 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 382530?

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 382530 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 382530 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 382530 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Clinical waste. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 382530 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3825: Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste; sewage sludge; other wastes specified in note 6 to this chapter.

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Classification Path of HS Code 382530 in South Africa

Section VI

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

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3825

Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste; sewage sludge; other wastes specified in note 6 to this chapter

HS Code 382530

Clinical waste

HS Code 38253000

Clinical Waste

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

In South Africa, HS 382530 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 3825

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3825

1 382550: Wastes of metalpickling liquors, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids and antifreeze fluids $44.4K 2 382590: Other $6.2K 3 382520: Sewage sludge $6.1K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3825

1 382550: Wastes of metalpickling liquors, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids and antifreeze fluids $198.8K 2 382590: Other $54.5K 3 382549: Waste organic solvents : Other $15.4K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Clinical Medical Waste (382530)

Waste organic solvents : Halogenated

HS Code 382549

Waste organic solvents : Other

HS Code 382550

Wastes of metalpickling liquors, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids and antifreeze fluids

HS Code 382561

Other wastes from chemical or allied industries : Mainly containing organic constituents

HS Code 382569

Other wastes from chemical or allied industries : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 382530 in South Africa?

HS code 382530 covers Clinical waste in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3825 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 382530 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 382530?

Where can I officially look up HS code 382530 in South Africa?