Zambia HS Code

HS Code 25081000: Bentonite in Zambia

Q: Is HS code 25081000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 25081000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Zambia under HS-ZM and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Zambia use to classify HS code 25081000?

Zambia classifies products under the Zambia Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-ZM; locally Customs Tariff), 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 25081000 in Zambia?

The official source is https://www.zra.org.zm/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 25081000 in Zambia

Under Zambia's Zambia Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs Tariff), HS Code 25081000 is classified as Bentonite. Zambia's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 25081000 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 25: Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement, Heading 2508: Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths.

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Classification Path of HS Code 25081000 in Zambia

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 25

Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

HS Code 2508

Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths

HS Code 25081000

Bentonite

Zambia Tariff Classification: Zambia Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-ZM)

In Zambia, HS 25081000 is classified under the Zambia Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs Tariff) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Zambia Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-ZM)

Local name Customs Tariff

Digits 8

Official source https://www.zra.org.zm/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2508

Top Zambia import Product Under HS Code 2508

1 250810: Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths : Bentonite $358.4K 2 250840: Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths : Other clays $228.7K 3 250870: Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths : Chamotte or dinas earths $10.4K

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Top Zambia export Product Under HS Code 2508

1 250850: Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths : Andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite $97.3K 2 250870: Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths : Chamotte or dinas earths $44

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Related HS Code to Zambia Bentonite Clay (25081000)

HS Code 250830

Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths : Fireclay

HS Code 250840

Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths : Other clays

HS Code 250850

Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths : Andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite

HS Code 250860

Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths : Mullite

HS Code 250870

Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths : Chamotte or dinas earths

HS Code 250100

Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anticaking or freeflowing agents; sea water

HS Code 250200

Unroasted iron pyrites

HS Code 250300

Sulphur of all kinds, other than sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur

HS Code 250410

Natural graphite : In powder or in flakes

HS Code 250490

Natural graphite : Other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 25081000 in Zambia?

HS code 25081000 covers Bentonite in Zambia. It sits in Chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement), Heading 2508 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-ZM.

Is HS code 25081000 the same across all countries?

What system does Zambia use to classify HS code 25081000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 25081000 in Zambia?