South Africa HS Code

HS Code 071040: Sweetcorn in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 071040 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 071040 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 071040?

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 071040 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 071040 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 071040 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Sweetcorn. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 071040 belongs to Section II: Vegetable products, Chapter 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, Heading 0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen.

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Classification Path of HS Code 071040 in South Africa

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 07

Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers

HS Code 0710

Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen

HS Code 071040

Sweetcorn

HS Code 07104000

Sweet Corn

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

In South Africa, HS 071040 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 0710

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 0710

1 071090: Mixtures of vegetables $7.2M 2 071021: Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled : Peas (Pisum sativum) $6.5M 3 071080: Other vegetables $3.3M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 0710

1 071010: Potatoes $7.3M 2 071090: Mixtures of vegetables $3.8M 3 071080: Other vegetables $814.4K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Frozen Sweet Corn (071040)

Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled : Peas (Pisum sativum)

HS Code 071022

Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled : Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.)

HS Code 071029

Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled : Other

HS Code 071030

Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach)

HS Code 071080

Other vegetables

HS Code 071090

Mixtures of vegetables

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 071040 in South Africa?

HS code 071040 covers Sweetcorn in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 07 (Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers), Heading 0710 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 071040 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 071040?

Where can I officially look up HS code 071040 in South Africa?