South Africa HS Code

HS Code 48059210: Blotting Paper, Including Stereo Blotting Paper in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 48059210 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 48059210 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 48059210?

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 48059210 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 48059210 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 48059210 is classified as Blotting Paper, Including Stereo Blotting Paper. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 48059210 belongs to Section X: Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof, Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard, Heading 4805: Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in note 3 to this chapter.

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Classification Path of HS Code 48059210 in South Africa

Section X

Chapters (47-49) Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof

Chapter 48

Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard

HS Code 4805

Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, not further worked or processed than as specified in note 3 to this chapter

HS Code 48059210

Blotting Paper, Including Stereo Blotting Paper

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

In South Africa, HS 48059210 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 4805

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4805

1 480524: Testliner (recycled liner board) : Weighing 150 g/m² or less $15.9M 2 480519: Fluting paper : Other $13.1M 3 480591: Other : Weighing 150 g/m² or less $8.9M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4805

1 480511: Fluting paper : Semichemical fluting paper $29.2M 2 480519: Fluting paper : Other $21.4M 3 480524: Testliner (recycled liner board) : Weighing 150 g/m² or less $12.3M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Other Medium Uncoated Paper (48059210)

HS Code 48059200

Of A Mass Of More Than 150 G/M² But Less Than 225 G/M²

HS Code 48059290

Other

HS Code 480511

Fluting paper : Semichemical fluting paper

HS Code 480512

Fluting paper : Straw fluting paper

HS Code 480519

Fluting paper : Other

HS Code 480524

Testliner (recycled liner board) : Weighing 150 g/m² or less

HS Code 480525

Testliner (recycled liner board) : Weighing more than 150 g/m²

HS Code 480530

Sulphite wrapping paper

HS Code 480540

Filter paper and paperboard

HS Code 480550

Felt paper and paperboard

48059210 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 48059210 in South Africa?

HS code 48059210 covers Blotting Paper, Including Stereo Blotting Paper in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard), Heading 4805 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 48059210 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 48059210?

Where can I officially look up HS code 48059210 in South Africa?