South Africa HS Code

HS Code 390120: Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 390120 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 390120 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 390120?

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 390120 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 390120 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 390120 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 390120 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.

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Classification Path of HS Code 390120 in South Africa

Section VII

Chapters (39-40) Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3901

Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms

HS Code 390120

Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more

HS Code 39012000

Polyethylene Having A Specific Gravity Of 0,94 Or More

HS Code 39012010

Virgin

HS Code 39012090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 390120 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 3901

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3901

1 390120: Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more $163.0M 2 390110: Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0,94 $156.4M 3 390140: Ethylenealphaolefins copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0,94 $73.3M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3901

1 390110: Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0,94 $106.4M 2 390120: Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more $79.2M 3 390190: Other $12.4M

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Related HS Code to South Africa High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) (390120)

HS Code 39012000

Polyethylene Having A Specific Gravity Of 0,94 Or More

Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0,94

HS Code 390130

Ethylenevinyl acetate copolymers

HS Code 390140

Ethylenealphaolefins copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0,94

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 390120 in South Africa?

HS code 390120 covers Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3901 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 390120 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 390120?

Where can I officially look up HS code 390120 in South Africa?