South Africa HS Code

HS Code 12072000: Cotton Seed in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 12072000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 12072000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by South Africa under SACU CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 12072000?

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 12072000 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 12072000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 12072000 is classified as Cotton Seed. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 12072000 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 1207: Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken.

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Classification Path of HS Code 12072000 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 1207

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken

HS Code 12072000

Cotton Seed

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

In South Africa, HS 12072000 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 1207

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 1207

1 120740: Sesamum seeds $3.4M 2 120799: Other : Other $2.8M 3 120770: Melon seeds $1.7M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 1207

1 120740: Sesamum seeds $619.9K 2 120799: Other : Other $592.3K 3 120760: Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds $148.1K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Cotton Seed (12072000)

HS Code 120710

Palm nuts and kernels

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds

12072000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 12072000 in South Africa?

HS code 12072000 covers Cotton Seed 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 1207 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 12072000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 12072000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 12072000 in South Africa?