South Africa HS Code

HS Code 390311: Polystyrene : Expansible in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 390311 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 390311 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 390311?

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 390311 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 390311 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 390311 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Polystyrene : Expansible. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 390311 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.

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Classification Path of HS Code 390311 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3903

Polymers of styrene, in primary forms

HS Code 390311

Polystyrene : Expansible

HS Code 39031100

Expansible

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

In South Africa, HS 390311 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 3903

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3903

1 390319: Polystyrene : Other $53.2M 2 390390: Other $19.0M 3 390311: Polystyrene : Expansible $16.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3903

1 390390: Other $2.6M 2 390319: Polystyrene : Other $1.5M 3 390330: Acrylonitrilebutadienestyrene (ABS) copolymers $995.2K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) (390311)

Styreneacrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers

HS Code 390330

Acrylonitrilebutadienestyrene (ABS) copolymers

HS Code 390390

Other

HS Code 390110

Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0,94

HS Code 390120

Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0,94 or more

HS Code 390130

Ethylenevinyl acetate copolymers

HS Code 390140

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

HS Code 390190

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 390311 in South Africa?

HS code 390311 covers Polystyrene : Expansible in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3903 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 390311 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 390311?

Where can I officially look up HS code 390311 in South Africa?