South Africa HS Code

HS Code 48182000: Handkerchiefs, Cleansing Or Facial Tissues And Towels in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 48182000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 48182000 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 48182000?

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 48182000 in South Africa?

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What is HS Code 48182000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 48182000 is classified as Handkerchiefs, Cleansing Or Facial Tissues And Towels. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 48182000 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 4818: Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.

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Classification Path of HS Code 48182000 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 4818

Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

HS Code 48182000

Handkerchiefs, Cleansing Or Facial Tissues And Towels

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

In South Africa, HS 48182000 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 4818

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4818

1 481820: Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels $8.3M 2 481890: Other $6.5M 3 481830: Tablecloths and serviettes $1.9M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4818

1 481810: Toilet paper $55.2M 2 481890: Other $11.4M 3 481820: Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels $9.4M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Facial Tissues and Towels (48182000)

HS Code 481810

Toilet paper

HS Code 481830

Tablecloths and serviettes

HS Code 481850

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories

HS Code 481890

Other

HS Code 480100

Newsprint, in rolls or sheets

HS Code 480210

Handmade paper and paperboard

HS Code 480220

Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photosensitive, heatsensitive or electrosensitive paper or paperboard

HS Code 480240

Wallpaper base

HS Code 480254

Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemimechanical process or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres : Weighing less than 40 g/m²

HS Code 480255

48182000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 48182000 in South Africa?

HS code 48182000 covers Handkerchiefs, Cleansing Or Facial Tissues And Towels in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard), Heading 4818 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 48182000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 48182000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 48182000 in South Africa?