South Africa HS Code

HS Code 40011000: Natural Rubber Latex, Whether Or Not Pre-Vulcanised in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 40011000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 40011000 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 40011000?

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 40011000 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 40011000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 40011000 is classified as Natural Rubber Latex, Whether Or Not Pre-Vulcanised. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 40011000 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 40: Rubber and articles thereof, Heading 4001: Natural rubber, balata, guttapercha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.

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Classification Path of HS Code 40011000 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 40

Rubber and articles thereof

HS Code 4001

Natural rubber, balata, guttapercha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS Code 40011000

Natural Rubber Latex, Whether Or Not Pre-Vulcanised

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

In South Africa, HS 40011000 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 4001

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4001

1 400122: Natural rubber in other forms : Technically specified natural rubber (TSNR) $75.4M 2 400129: Natural rubber in other forms : Other $6.2M 3 400110: Natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised $3.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4001

1 400122: Natural rubber in other forms : Technically specified natural rubber (TSNR) $5.3M 2 400110: Natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised $524.8K 3 400129: Natural rubber in other forms : Other $141.8K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Natural Rubber Latex (40011000)

HS Code 400121

Natural rubber in other forms : Smoked sheets

HS Code 400122

Natural rubber in other forms : Technically specified natural rubber (TSNR)

HS Code 400129

Natural rubber in other forms : Other

HS Code 400130

Balata, guttapercha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums

HS Code 400211

Styrenebutadiene rubber (SBR); carboxylated styrenebutadiene rubber (XSBR) : Latex

HS Code 400219

Styrenebutadiene rubber (SBR); carboxylated styrenebutadiene rubber (XSBR) : Other

HS Code 400220

Butadiene rubber (BR)

HS Code 400231

Isobuteneisoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR); haloisobuteneisoprene rubber (CIIR or BIIR) : Isobuteneisoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR)

HS Code 400239

Isobuteneisoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR); haloisobuteneisoprene rubber (CIIR or BIIR) : Other

HS Code 400241

Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR) : Latex

40011000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 40011000 in South Africa?

HS code 40011000 covers Natural Rubber Latex, Whether Or Not Pre-Vulcanised in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof), Heading 4001 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 40011000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 40011000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 40011000 in South Africa?