South Africa HS Code

HS Code 020840: Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 020840 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 020840 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. South Africa extends it under SACU CET.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 020840?

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 020840 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 020840 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 020840 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 020840 belongs to Section I: Live animals; animal products, Chapter 02: Meat and edible meat offal, Heading 0208: Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen.

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Classification Path of HS Code 020840 in South Africa

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 02

Meat and edible meat offal

HS Code 0208

Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen

HS Code 020840

Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)

HS Code 02084000

Of Whales, Dolphins And Porpoises (Mammals Of The Order Cetacea); Of Manatees And Dugongs (Mammals Of The Order Sirenia); Of Seals, Sea Lions And Walruses (Mammals Of The Suborder Pinnipedia)

HS Code 02084010

Of whales

HS Code 02084090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 020840 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 0208

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 0208

1 020890: Other $105.3K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 0208

1 020890: Other $618.9K 2 020850: Of reptiles (including snakes and turtles) $298.3K 3 020810: Of rabbits or hares $521

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Related HS Code to South Africa Marine Mammal Meat (020840)

HS Code 02084000

Of Whales, Dolphins And Porpoises (Mammals Of The Order Cetacea); Of Manatees And Dugongs (Mammals Of The Order Sirenia); Of Seals, Sea Lions And Walruses (Mammals Of The Suborder Pinnipedia)

Of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)

HS Code 020860

Of camels and other camelids (Camelidae)

HS Code 020890

Other

HS Code 020110

Carcases and halfcarcases

HS Code 020120

Other cuts with bone in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 020840 in South Africa?

HS code 020840 covers Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia) in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 02 (Meat and edible meat offal), Heading 0208 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 020840 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 020840?

Where can I officially look up HS code 020840 in South Africa?