South Africa HS Code

HS Code 390769: Poly(ethylene terephthalate) : Other in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 390769 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 390769 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 390769?

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 390769 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 390769 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 390769 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Poly(ethylene terephthalate) : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 390769 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.

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Classification Path of HS Code 390769 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3907

Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms

HS Code 390769

Poly(ethylene terephthalate) : Other

HS Code 39076910

Liquids And Pastes

HS Code 39076990

Other

HS Code 39076991

Virgin

HS Code 39076999

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 390769 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 3907

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3907

1 390729: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms $93.2M 2 390761: Poly(ethylene terephthalate) : Having a viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higher $50.6M 3 390730: Epoxide resins $26.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3907

1 390730: Epoxide resins $32.6M 2 390761: Poly(ethylene terephthalate) : Having a viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higher $21.4M 3 390750: Alkyd resins $10.8M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Standard PET Resin (390769)

Poly(ethylene terephthalate) : Having a viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higher

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 390769 in South Africa?

HS code 390769 covers Poly(ethylene terephthalate) : Other in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3907 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 390769 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 390769?

Where can I officially look up HS code 390769 in South Africa?