South Africa HS Code

HS Code 090300: Maté in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 090300 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 090300 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 090300?

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 090300 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 090300 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 090300 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Maté. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 090300 belongs to Section II: Vegetable products, Chapter 09: Coffee, tea, maté and spices, Heading 0903: Maté.

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Classification Path of HS Code 090300 in South Africa

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 09

Coffee, tea, maté and spices

HS Code 0903

Maté

HS Code 090300

Maté

HS Code 09030000

Maté

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

In South Africa, HS 090300 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 0903

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 0903

1 090300: Maté $66.2K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 0903

1 090300: Maté $16.9K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Mate (090300)

HS Code 09030000

Maté

HS Code 090111

Coffee, not roasted : Not decaffeinated

HS Code 090112

Coffee, not roasted : Decaffeinated

HS Code 090121

Coffee, roasted : Not decaffeinated

HS Code 090122

Coffee, roasted : Decaffeinated

HS Code 090190

Other

HS Code 090210

Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg

HS Code 090220

Other green tea (not fermented)

HS Code 090230

Black tea (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg

HS Code 090240

Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 090300 in South Africa?

HS code 090300 covers Maté in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 09 (Coffee, tea, maté and spices), Heading 0903 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 090300 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 090300?

Where can I officially look up HS code 090300 in South Africa?