South Africa HS Code

HS Code 04012005: Milk, not flavoured, containing added minerals, vitamins, enzymes and other similar additives not exceeding 1 per cent by volume of the final product in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 04012005 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 04012005 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 04012005?

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 04012005 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 04012005 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 04012005 is classified as Milk, not flavoured, containing added minerals, vitamins, enzymes and other similar additives not exceeding 1 per cent by volume of the final product. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 04012005 belongs to Section I: Live animals; animal products, Chapter 04: Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included, Heading 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.

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Classification Path of HS Code 04012005 in South Africa

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 04

Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 0401

Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 04012005

Milk, not flavoured, containing added minerals, vitamins, enzymes and other similar additives not exceeding 1 per cent by volume of the final product

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

In South Africa, HS 04012005 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 0401

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 0401

1 040120: Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1 % but not exceeding 6 % $359.6K 2 040110: Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1 % $187.6K 3 040150: Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 % $161.5K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 0401

1 040110: Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1 % $32.9M 2 040120: Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1 % but not exceeding 6 % $30.1M 3 040150: Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 % $15.2M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Fresh Milk and Cream (1-6% Fat) (04012005)

HS Code 04012007

Ultra high temperature (UHT) or "long life" milk in containers holding 1 li or less, whether or not containing added minerals, vitamins, enzymes and similar additives solely for the purpose of increasing the nutritional value and provided these additives do not exceed 1 per cent by volume of the final product

HS Code 04012009

Other milk, whether or not containing added minerals, vitamins, enzymes and similar additives solely for the purpose of increasing the nutritional value and provided these additives do not exceed 1 per cent by volume of the final product

HS Code 04012010

Other, ultra high temperature (UHT) or "long-life" milk in containers holding 1 li or less

HS Code 04012090

Other

HS Code 040110

Of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1 %

HS Code 040140

Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6 % but not exceeding 10 %

HS Code 040150

Of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10 %

HS Code 040210

In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1,5 %

HS Code 040221

In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1,5 % : Not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 040229

In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1,5 % : Other

04012005 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 04012005 in South Africa?

HS code 04012005 covers Milk, not flavoured, containing added minerals, vitamins, enzymes and other similar additives not exceeding 1 per cent by volume of the final product in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 04 (Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included), Heading 0401 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 04012005 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 04012005?

Where can I officially look up HS code 04012005 in South Africa?