South Africa HS Code

HS Code 39235020: Bag closures of non-cellular polystyrene, in the form of flat shapes, with a thickness not exceeding 2 mm and with no side exceeding 30 mm in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 39235020 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 39235020 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 39235020?

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 39235020 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 39235020 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 39235020 is classified as Bag closures of non-cellular polystyrene, in the form of flat shapes, with a thickness not exceeding 2 mm and with no side exceeding 30 mm. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 39235020 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3923: Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics.

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Classification Path of HS Code 39235020 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3923

Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics

HS Code 39235020

Bag closures of non-cellular polystyrene, in the form of flat shapes, with a thickness not exceeding 2 mm and with no side exceeding 30 mm

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

In South Africa, HS 39235020 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 3923

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3923

1 392350: Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures $67.7M 2 392321: Sacks and bags (including cones) : Of polymers of ethylene $33.1M 3 392329: Sacks and bags (including cones) : Of other plastics $31.4M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3923

1 392321: Sacks and bags (including cones) : Of polymers of ethylene $47.2M 2 392310: Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles $45.6M 3 392390: Other $43.2M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Plastic Caps and Closures (39235020)

HS Code 39235010

Cylindrical closures of a length not exceeding 75 mm and of a diameter of 15 mm or more but not exceeding 24 mm

HS Code 39235090

Other

HS Code 392310

Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles

HS Code 392321

Sacks and bags (including cones) : Of polymers of ethylene

HS Code 392329

Sacks and bags (including cones) : Of other plastics

HS Code 392330

Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles

HS Code 392340

Spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports

HS Code 392390

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

39235020 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 39235020 in South Africa?

HS code 39235020 covers Bag closures of non-cellular polystyrene, in the form of flat shapes, with a thickness not exceeding 2 mm and with no side exceeding 30 mm in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3923 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 39235020 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 39235020?

Where can I officially look up HS code 39235020 in South Africa?