Zimbabwe HS Code

HS Code 271290: Mineral waxes nes and similar products obtained by synthesis etc in Zimbabwe

Q: What is HS code 271290 in Zimbabwe?

HS code 271290 covers Mineral waxes nes and similar products obtained by synthesis etc in Zimbabwe. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2712 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-ZW.

Q: Is HS code 271290 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 271290 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Zimbabwe extends it under HS-ZW.

Q: What system does Zimbabwe use to classify HS code 271290?

Zimbabwe classifies products under the Zimbabwe Customs Tariff (HS-ZW; locally Customs Tariff Handbook), 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 271290 in Zimbabwe?

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

What is HS Code 271290 in Zimbabwe

Under Zimbabwe's Zimbabwe Customs Tariff (Customs Tariff Handbook), HS Code 271290 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Mineral waxes nes and similar products obtained by synthesis etc. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Zimbabwe extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 271290 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, Heading 2712: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured.

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Classification Path of HS Code 271290 in Zimbabwe

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

HS Code 2712

Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured

HS Code 271290

Mineral waxes nes and similar products obtained by synthesis etc

HS Code 27129000

Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, legnite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured: other

Zimbabwe Tariff Classification: Zimbabwe Customs Tariff (HS-ZW)

In Zimbabwe, HS 271290 is classified under the Zimbabwe Customs Tariff (Customs Tariff Handbook) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Zimbabwe Customs Tariff (HS-ZW)

Local name Customs Tariff Handbook

Digits 8

Official source https://www.zimra.co.zw/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2712

Top Zimbabwe import Product Under HS Code 2712

1 271210: Petroleum jelly $2.5M 2 271290: Mineral waxes nes and similar products obtained by synthesis etc $1.8M 3 271220: Paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil $137.1K

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Related HS Code to Zimbabwe Crude Paraffin Wax (271290)

Paraffin wax containing < 0,75% by weight of oil

HS Code 270111

"Anthracite ""ECSC"", whether or not pulverized, non-agglomerated"

HS Code 270112

"Bituminous coal ""ECSC"", whether or not pulverized, non-agglomerated"

HS Code 270119

"Coal ""ECSC"", whether or not pulverized, non-agglomerated (excl. anthracite and bituminous coal)"

HS Code 270120

"Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal ""ECSC"""

HS Code 270210

"Lignite ""ECSC"", whether or not pulverized, non-agglomerated (excl. jet)"

HS Code 270220

"Agglomerated lignite ""ECSC"" (excl. jet)"

HS Code 270300

Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 271290 in Zimbabwe?

HS code 271290 covers Mineral waxes nes and similar products obtained by synthesis etc in Zimbabwe. It sits in Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 2712 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-ZW.

Is HS code 271290 the same across all countries?

What system does Zimbabwe use to classify HS code 271290?

Where can I officially look up HS code 271290 in Zimbabwe?