South Africa HS Code

HS Code 080310: Plantains in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 080310 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 080310 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 080310?

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 080310 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 080310 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 080310 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Plantains. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 080310 belongs to Section II: Vegetable products, Chapter 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons, Heading 0803: Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried.

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Classification Path of HS Code 080310 in South Africa

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 08

Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons

HS Code 0803

Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried

HS Code 080310

Plantains

HS Code 08031010

Fresh

HS Code 08031090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 080310 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 0803

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 0803

1 080390: Other $60.7M 2 080310: Plantains $4.0M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 0803

1 080390: Other $8.1M 2 080310: Plantains $6.7M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 080310 in South Africa?

HS code 080310 covers Plantains in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 08 (Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons), Heading 0803 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 080310 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 080310?

Where can I officially look up HS code 080310 in South Africa?