South Africa HS CodeHS Code 391220: Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) in South Africa
What is HS Code 391220 in South Africa
Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 391220 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cellulose nitrates (including collodions). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 391220 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms.
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South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)
In South Africa, HS 391220 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/
Top Trading Product of HS Code 3912
Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3912
1 391231: Cellulose ethers : Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts $38.2M2 391239: Cellulose ethers : Other $18.8M3 391220: Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) $6.1MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 391231: Cellulose ethers : Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts $29.4M2 391239: Cellulose ethers : Other $2.0M3 391290: Other $1.8MFigures shown for 2025.
For more 2026 recent data, search for South Africa export trade recordsRelated HS Code to South Africa Cellulose Nitrate (Collodion) (391220)
HS Code 39122000
Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions)
HS Code 391211
Cellulose acetates : Nonplasticised
HS Code 391212
Cellulose acetates : Plasticised
HS Code 391231
Cellulose ethers : Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts
HS Code 391239
Cellulose ethers : Other
HS Code 391290
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 391220 in South Africa?
HS code 391220 covers Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3912 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.
Is HS code 391220 the same across all countries?
What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 391220?
Where can I officially look up HS code 391220 in South Africa?