South Africa HS Code

HS Code 391710: Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 391710 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 391710 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. South Africa extends it under SACU CET.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 391710?

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 391710 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 391710 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 391710 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 391710 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.

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Classification Path of HS Code 391710 in South Africa

Section VII

Chapters (39-40) Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3917

Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics

HS Code 391710

Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials

HS Code 39171030

Unprinted

HS Code 39171090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 391710 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 3917

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 3917

1 391740: Fittings $31.6M 2 391732: Other tubes, pipes and hoses : Other, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings $24.4M 3 391710: Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials $20.2M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 3917

1 391721: Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid : Of polymers of ethylene $38.3M 2 391739: Other tubes, pipes and hoses : Other $26.4M 3 391740: Fittings $25.7M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Plastic Sausage Casings (391710)

Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid : Of polymers of ethylene

HS Code 391722

Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid : Of polymers of propylene

HS Code 391723

Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid : Of polymers of vinyl chloride

HS Code 391729

Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid : Of other plastics

HS Code 391731

Other tubes, pipes and hoses : Flexible tubes, pipes and hoses, having a minimum burst pressure of 27,6 MPa

HS Code 391732

Other tubes, pipes and hoses : Other, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings

HS Code 391733

Other tubes, pipes and hoses : Other, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings

HS Code 391739

Other tubes, pipes and hoses : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 391710 in South Africa?

HS code 391710 covers Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3917 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 391710 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 391710?

Where can I officially look up HS code 391710 in South Africa?