South Africa HS Code

HS Code 080270: Kola nuts (Cola spp.) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 080270 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 080270 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 080270?

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 080270 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 080270 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 080270 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Kola nuts (Cola spp.). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 080270 belongs to Section II: Vegetable products, Chapter 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons, Heading 0802: Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.

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Classification Path of HS Code 080270 in South Africa

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 08

Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons

HS Code 0802

Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

HS Code 080270

Kola nuts (Cola spp.)

HS Code 08027000

Kola Nuts (Cola Spp.)

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

In South Africa, HS 080270 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 0802

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 0802

1 080212: Almonds : Shelled $19.9M 2 080261: Macadamia nuts : In shell $19.9M 3 080262: Macadamia nuts : Shelled $1.8M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 0802

1 080299: Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled $225.0M 2 080262: Macadamia nuts : Shelled $192.8M 3 080261: Macadamia nuts : In shell $99.9M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Kola Nuts (080270)

HS Code 08027000

Kola Nuts (Cola Spp.)

Hazelnuts or filberts (Corylus spp.) : In shell

HS Code 080222

Hazelnuts or filberts (Corylus spp.) : Shelled

Chestnuts (Castanea spp.) : In shell

HS Code 080242

Chestnuts (Castanea spp.) : Shelled

HS Code 080251

Pistachios : In shell

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 080270 in South Africa?

HS code 080270 covers Kola nuts (Cola spp.) in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 08 (Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons), Heading 0802 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 080270 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 080270?

Where can I officially look up HS code 080270 in South Africa?