South Africa HS Code

HS Code 17039000: Other in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 17039000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 17039000 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 17039000?

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 17039000 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 17039000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 17039000 is classified as Other. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 17039000 belongs to Section IV: Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, Chapter 17: Sugars and sugar confectionery, Heading 1703: Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.

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Classification Path of HS Code 17039000 in South Africa

Section IV

Chapters (16-24) Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

Chapter 17

Sugars and sugar confectionery

HS Code 1703

Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar

HS Code 17039000

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 17039000 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 1703

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 1703

1 170310: Cane molasses $3.6M 2 170390: Other $636.1K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 1703

1 170390: Other $1.8M 2 170310: Cane molasses $585.2K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Beet Molasses (17039000)

HS Code 170310

Cane molasses

HS Code 170112

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter : Beet sugar

HS Code 170113

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter : Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter

HS Code 170114

Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter : Other cane sugar

HS Code 170191

Other : Containing added flavouring or colouring matter

HS Code 170199

Other : Other

HS Code 170211

Lactose and lactose syrup : Containing by weight 99 % or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter

HS Code 170219

Lactose and lactose syrup : Other

HS Code 170220

Maple sugar and maple syrup

HS Code 170230

Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20 % by weight of fructose

17039000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 17039000 in South Africa?

HS code 17039000 covers Other in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 17 (Sugars and sugar confectionery), Heading 1703 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 17039000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 17039000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 17039000 in South Africa?