South Africa HS Code

HS Code 391530: Of polymers of vinyl chloride in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 391530 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 391530 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 391530?

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 391530 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 391530 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 391530 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Of polymers of vinyl chloride. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 391530 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics.

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Classification Path of HS Code 391530 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3915

Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics

HS Code 391530

Of polymers of vinyl chloride

HS Code 39153000

Of Polymers Of Vinyl Chloride

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

In South Africa, HS 391530 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 3915

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3915

1 391590: Of other plastics $4.8M 2 391510: Of polymers of ethylene $762.8K 3 391530: Of polymers of vinyl chloride $26.0K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3915

1 391510: Of polymers of ethylene $3.3M 2 391590: Of other plastics $1.7M 3 391520: Of polymers of styrene $314.7K

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Related HS Code to South Africa PVC Plastic Waste (391530)

HS Code 39153000

Of Polymers Of Vinyl Chloride

HS Code 391510

Of polymers of ethylene

HS Code 391520

Of polymers of styrene

HS Code 391590

Of other plastics

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 391530 in South Africa?

HS code 391530 covers Of polymers of vinyl chloride in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3915 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 391530 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 391530?

Where can I officially look up HS code 391530 in South Africa?