South Africa HS Code

HS Code 071440: Taro (Colocasia spp.) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 071440 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 071440 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 071440?

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 071440 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 071440 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 071440 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Taro (Colocasia spp.). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 071440 belongs to Section II: Vegetable products, Chapter 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, Heading 0714: Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith.

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Classification Path of HS Code 071440 in South Africa

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 07

Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers

HS Code 0714

Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith

HS Code 071440

Taro (Colocasia spp.)

HS Code 07144010

Frozen

HS Code 07144020

Fresh or chilled

HS Code 07144090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 071440 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 0714

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 0714

1 071430: Yams (Dioscorea spp.) $667.6K 2 071420: Sweet potatoes $135.2K 3 071410: Manioc (cassava) $56.0K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 0714

1 071420: Sweet potatoes $12.8M 2 071410: Manioc (cassava) $61.2K 3 071440: Taro (Colocasia spp.) $7.9K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 071440 in South Africa?

HS code 071440 covers Taro (Colocasia spp.) in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 07 (Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers), Heading 0714 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 071440 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 071440?

Where can I officially look up HS code 071440 in South Africa?