South Africa HS Code

HS Code 100840: Fonio (Digitaria spp.) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 100840 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 100840 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 100840?

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 100840 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 100840 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 100840 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Fonio (Digitaria spp.). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 100840 belongs to Section II: Vegetable products, Chapter 10: Cereals, Heading 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals.

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Classification Path of HS Code 100840 in South Africa

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 10

Cereals

HS Code 1008

Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals

HS Code 100840

Fonio (Digitaria spp.)

HS Code 10084000

Fonio (Digitaria Spp.)

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

In South Africa, HS 100840 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 1008

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 1008

1 100829: Millet : Other $1.5M 2 100850: Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) $942.2K 3 100821: Millet : Seed $557.4K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 1008

1 100890: Other cereals $3.8M 2 100821: Millet : Seed $91.4K 3 100829: Millet : Other $65.0K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Fonio Grain (100840)

HS Code 10084000

Fonio (Digitaria Spp.)

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 100840 in South Africa?

HS code 100840 covers Fonio (Digitaria spp.) in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 10 (Cereals), Heading 1008 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 100840 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 100840?

Where can I officially look up HS code 100840 in South Africa?