South Africa HS Code

HS Code 070521: Chicory : Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 070521 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 070521 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 070521?

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 070521 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 070521 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 070521 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Chicory : Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 070521 belongs to Section II: Vegetable products, Chapter 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, Heading 0705: Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled.

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Classification Path of HS Code 070521 in South Africa

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 07

Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers

HS Code 0705

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled

HS Code 070521

Chicory : Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum)

HS Code 07052100

Witloof Chicory (Cichorium Intybus Var. Foliosum)

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

In South Africa, HS 070521 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 0705

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 0705

1 070511: Lettuce : Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce) $98 2 070519: Lettuce : Other $62

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 0705

1 070511: Lettuce : Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce) $1.2M 2 070519: Lettuce : Other $998.5K 3 070529: Chicory : Other $46.9K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Fresh Witloof Chicory (070521)

HS Code 07052100

Witloof Chicory (Cichorium Intybus Var. Foliosum)

HS Code 070511

Lettuce : Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce)

Tomatoes, fresh or chilled

Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 070521 in South Africa?

HS code 070521 covers Chicory : Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 07 (Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers), Heading 0705 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 070521 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 070521?

Where can I officially look up HS code 070521 in South Africa?