Zimbabwe HS Code

HS Code 291816: Gluconic acid, its salts and esters in Zimbabwe

Q: Is HS code 291816 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 291816 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 291816?

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 291816 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 291816 in Zimbabwe

Under Zimbabwe's Zimbabwe Customs Tariff (Customs Tariff Handbook), HS Code 291816 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Gluconic acid, its salts and esters. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Zimbabwe extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 291816 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2918: Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.

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Classification Path of HS Code 291816 in Zimbabwe

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2918

Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HS Code 291816

Gluconic acid, its salts and esters

HS Code 29181600

Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated,sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: carboxylic acids with alcohol functions but without other oxygen functions, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: gluconic acid, its salts and esters

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

In Zimbabwe, HS 291816 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 2918

Top Zimbabwe import Product Under HS Code 2918

1 291814: Citric acid $1.8M 2 291811: Lactic acid, its salts and esters $582.6K 3 291822: O-Acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters $189.5K

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Top Zimbabwe export Product Under HS Code 2918

1 291811: Lactic acid, its salts and esters $19.2K 2 291814: Citric acid $1.2K 3 291822: O-Acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters $6

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Related HS Code to Zimbabwe Gluconic Acid (291816)

HS Code 29181600

HS Code 291811

Lactic acid, its salts and esters

HS Code 291812

Tartaric acid

HS Code 291813

Salts and esters of tartaric acid

HS Code 291814

Citric acid

HS Code 291815

Salts and esters of citric acid

HS Code 291818

Chlorobenzilate ISO

HS Code 291819

"Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (excl. lactic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, gluconic acid, phenylglycolic acid ""mandelic acid"", and their salts and esters)"

HS Code 291821

Salicylic acid and its salts

HS Code 291822

O-Acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 291816 in Zimbabwe?

HS code 291816 covers Gluconic acid, its salts and esters in Zimbabwe. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2918 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-ZW.

Is HS code 291816 the same across all countries?

What system does Zimbabwe use to classify HS code 291816?

Where can I officially look up HS code 291816 in Zimbabwe?