South Africa HS Code

HS Code 120300: Copra in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 120300 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 120300 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 120300?

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 120300 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 120300 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 120300 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Copra. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 120300 belongs to Section II: Vegetable products, Chapter 12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder, Heading 1203: Copra.

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Classification Path of HS Code 120300 in South Africa

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 12

Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder

HS Code 1203

Copra

HS Code 120300

Copra

HS Code 12030000

Copra

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

In South Africa, HS 120300 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 1203

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 1203

1 120300: Copra $1.1K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 120300 in South Africa?

HS code 120300 covers Copra in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder), Heading 1203 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 120300 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 120300?

Where can I officially look up HS code 120300 in South Africa?