South Africa HS Code

HS Code 39122000: Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 39122000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 39122000 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 39122000?

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 39122000 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 39122000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 39122000 is classified as Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions). South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 39122000 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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Classification Path of HS Code 39122000 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3912

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms

HS Code 39122000

Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions)

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

In South Africa, HS 39122000 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 3912

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3912

1 391231: Cellulose ethers : Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts $38.2M 2 391239: Cellulose ethers : Other $18.8M 3 391220: Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) $6.1M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3912

1 391231: Cellulose ethers : Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts $29.4M 2 391239: Cellulose ethers : Other $2.0M 3 391290: Other $1.8M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Cellulose Nitrate (Collodion) (39122000)

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

HS Code 390190

Other

39122000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 39122000 in South Africa?

HS code 39122000 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 39122000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 39122000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 39122000 in South Africa?