South Africa HS Code

HS Code 39161000: Of Polymers Of Ethylene in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 39161000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 39161000 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 39161000?

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 39161000 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 39161000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 39161000 is classified as Of Polymers Of Ethylene. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 39161000 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3916: Monofilament of which any crosssectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surfaceworked but not otherwise worked, of plastics.

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Classification Path of HS Code 39161000 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3916

Monofilament of which any crosssectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surfaceworked but not otherwise worked, of plastics

HS Code 39161000

Of Polymers Of Ethylene

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

In South Africa, HS 39161000 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 3916

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3916

1 391690: Of other plastics $12.5M 2 391610: Of polymers of ethylene $6.5M 3 391620: Of polymers of vinyl chloride $5.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3916

1 391690: Of other plastics $3.6M 2 391610: Of polymers of ethylene $558.3K 3 391620: Of polymers of vinyl chloride $259.7K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Polyethylene Rods and Profiles (39161000)

HS Code 391620

Of polymers of vinyl chloride

HS Code 391690

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

39161000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 39161000 in South Africa?

HS code 39161000 covers Of Polymers Of Ethylene in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3916 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 39161000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 39161000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 39161000 in South Africa?