South Africa HS Code

HS Code 400520: Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading 400510 in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 400520 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 400520 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 400520?

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 400520 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 400520 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 400520 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading 400510. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 400520 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 40: Rubber and articles thereof, Heading 4005: Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.

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Classification Path of HS Code 400520 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 40

Rubber and articles thereof

HS Code 4005

Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS Code 400520

Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading 400510

HS Code 40052000

Solutions; Dispersions (Excluding Those Of Subheading 4005.10)

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

In South Africa, HS 400520 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 4005

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4005

1 400591: Other : Plates, sheets and strip $3.0M 2 400510: Compounded with carbon black or silica $3.0M 3 400599: Other : Other $2.3M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4005

1 400520: Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading 400510 $2.1M 2 400591: Other : Plates, sheets and strip $1.5M 3 400510: Compounded with carbon black or silica $935.9K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Rubber Solutions and Dispersions (400520)

HS Code 40052000

Solutions; Dispersions (Excluding Those Of Subheading 4005.10)

HS Code 400510

Compounded with carbon black or silica

HS Code 400591

Other : Plates, sheets and strip

HS Code 400599

Other : Other

HS Code 400110

Natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised

HS Code 400121

Natural rubber in other forms : Smoked sheets

HS Code 400122

Natural rubber in other forms : Technically specified natural rubber (TSNR)

HS Code 400129

Natural rubber in other forms : Other

HS Code 400130

Balata, guttapercha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums

HS Code 400211

Styrenebutadiene rubber (SBR); carboxylated styrenebutadiene rubber (XSBR) : Latex

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 400520 in South Africa?

HS code 400520 covers Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading 400510 in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof), Heading 4005 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 400520 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 400520?

Where can I officially look up HS code 400520 in South Africa?