South Africa HS CodeHS Code 120921: Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds in South Africa
What is HS Code 120921 in South Africa
Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 120921 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 120921 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 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing.
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South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)
In South Africa, HS 120921 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/
Top Trading Product of HS Code 1209
Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 1209
1 120991: Other : Vegetable seeds $45.8M2 120925: Seeds of forage plants : Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds $4.9M3 120929: Seeds of forage plants : Other $4.4MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 120991: Other : Vegetable seeds $104.0M2 120999: Other : Other $12.8M3 120929: Seeds of forage plants : Other $5.8MFigures shown for 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 120921 in South Africa?
HS code 120921 covers Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds 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 1209 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.
Is HS code 120921 the same across all countries?
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