South Africa HS Code

HS Code 18061005: Preparations For Making Beverages in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 18061005 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 18061005 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 18061005?

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 18061005 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 18061005 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 18061005 is classified as Preparations For Making Beverages. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 18061005 belongs to Section IV: Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, Chapter 18: Cocoa and cocoa preparations, Heading 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.

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Classification Path of HS Code 18061005 in South Africa

Section IV

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

Chapter 18

Cocoa and cocoa preparations

HS Code 1806

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

HS Code 18061005

Preparations For Making Beverages

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

In South Africa, HS 18061005 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 1806

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 1806

1 180690: Other $55.7M 2 180631: Other, in blocks, slabs or bars : Filled $34.6M 3 180620: Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg $30.8M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 1806

1 180690: Other $34.2M 2 180631: Other, in blocks, slabs or bars : Filled $26.2M 3 180620: Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg $21.3M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Sweetened Cocoa Powder (18061005)

HS Code 18061000

Cocoa Powder, Containing Added Sugar Or Other Sweetening Matter

HS Code 18061090

Other

HS Code 180620

Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content exceeding 2 kg

HS Code 180631

Other, in blocks, slabs or bars : Filled

HS Code 180632

Other, in blocks, slabs or bars : Not filled

HS Code 180690

Other

HS Code 180100

Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted

HS Code 180200

Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste

HS Code 180310

Not defatted

HS Code 180320

Wholly or partly defatted

18061005 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 18061005 in South Africa?

HS code 18061005 covers Preparations For Making Beverages in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 18 (Cocoa and cocoa preparations), Heading 1806 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 18061005 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 18061005?

Where can I officially look up HS code 18061005 in South Africa?