South Africa HS Code

HS Code 39053000: Poly(Vinyl Alcohols), Whether Or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 39053000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 39053000 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 39053000?

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 39053000 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 39053000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 39053000 is classified as Poly(Vinyl Alcohols), Whether Or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 39053000 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms.

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Classification Path of HS Code 39053000 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3905

Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms

HS Code 39053000

Poly(Vinyl Alcohols), Whether Or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups

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

In South Africa, HS 39053000 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 3905

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3905

1 390529: Vinyl acetate copolymers : Other $10.1M 2 390521: Vinyl acetate copolymers : In aqueous dispersion $5.4M 3 390599: Other : Other $5.0M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3905

1 390529: Vinyl acetate copolymers : Other $1.4M 2 390599: Other : Other $1.0M 3 390512: Poly(vinyl acetate) : In aqueous dispersion $355.2K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) (39053000)

HS Code 390512

Poly(vinyl acetate) : In aqueous dispersion

HS Code 390519

Poly(vinyl acetate) : Other

HS Code 390521

Vinyl acetate copolymers : In aqueous dispersion

HS Code 390529

Vinyl acetate copolymers : Other

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

39053000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 39053000 in South Africa?

HS code 39053000 covers Poly(Vinyl Alcohols), Whether Or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 39053000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 39053000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 39053000 in South Africa?