South Africa HS Code

HS Code 12119080: Other, of a kind used primarily in pharmacy in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 12119080 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 12119080 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 12119080?

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 12119080 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 12119080 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 12119080 is classified as Other, of a kind used primarily in pharmacy. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 12119080 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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.

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Classification Path of HS Code 12119080 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 1211

Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered

HS Code 12119080

Other, of a kind used primarily in pharmacy

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

In South Africa, HS 12119080 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 1211

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 1211

1 121190: Other $6.1M 2 121120: Ginseng roots $42.5K 3 121140: Poppy straw $790

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 1211

1 121190: Other $76.9M 2 121120: Ginseng roots $111.9K 3 121150: Ephedra $9.1K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Other Medicinal Plants (12119080)

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Other, basil, borage, hyssop, mint, rosemary, rue and sage, ground or crushed.

HS Code 12119040

Other, liquorice roots

HS Code 12119051

Leaves And Stems, Dried, In Immediate Packings Not Exceeding 10 Kg

HS Code 12119053

Other Leaves And Stems, Dried

12119080 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 12119080 in South Africa?

HS code 12119080 covers Other, of a kind used primarily in pharmacy 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 1211 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 12119080 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 12119080?

Where can I officially look up HS code 12119080 in South Africa?