South Africa HS Code

HS Code 401220: Used pneumatic tyres in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 401220 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 401220 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 401220?

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 401220 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 401220 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 401220 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Used pneumatic tyres. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 401220 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 40: Rubber and articles thereof, Heading 4012: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber.

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Classification Path of HS Code 401220 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 40

Rubber and articles thereof

HS Code 4012

Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber

HS Code 401220

Used pneumatic tyres

HS Code 40122000

Used Pneumatic Tyres

HS Code 40122010

Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)

HS Code 40122020

Of a kind used on busses or lorries

HS Code 40122090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 401220 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 4012

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4012

1 401290: Other $9.6M 2 401213: Retreaded tyres : Of a kind used on aircraft $1.2M 3 401220: Used pneumatic tyres $1.2M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4012

1 401290: Other $12.4M 2 401213: Retreaded tyres : Of a kind used on aircraft $1.5M 3 401220: Used pneumatic tyres $973.4K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Used Pneumatic Tyres (401220)

HS Code 40122000

Used Pneumatic Tyres

HS Code 40122010

Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)

HS Code 40122020

Of a kind used on busses or lorries

HS Code 40122090

Other

HS Code 401211

Retreaded tyres : Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)

HS Code 401212

Retreaded tyres : Of a kind used on buses or lorries

HS Code 401213

Retreaded tyres : Of a kind used on aircraft

HS Code 401219

Retreaded tyres : Other

HS Code 401290

Other

HS Code 400110

Natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 401220 in South Africa?

HS code 401220 covers Used pneumatic tyres in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof), Heading 4012 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 401220 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 401220?

Where can I officially look up HS code 401220 in South Africa?