South Africa HS Code

HS Code 40151200: Of A Kind Used For Medical, Surgical, Dental Or Veterinary Purposes in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 40151200 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 40151200 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 40151200?

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 40151200 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 40151200 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 40151200 is classified as Of A Kind Used For Medical, Surgical, Dental Or Veterinary Purposes. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 40151200 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 40: Rubber and articles thereof, Heading 4015: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber.

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Classification Path of HS Code 40151200 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 40

Rubber and articles thereof

HS Code 4015

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber

HS Code 40151200

Of A Kind Used For Medical, Surgical, Dental Or Veterinary Purposes

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

In South Africa, HS 40151200 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 4015

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4015

1 401512: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber $17.0M 2 401519: Gloves, mittens and mitts : Other $16.9M 3 401590: Other $1.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4015

1 401519: Gloves, mittens and mitts : Other $3.5M 2 401512: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber $2.4M 3 401590: Other $1.7M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Medical Rubber Gloves (40151200)

HS Code 401511

Gloves, mittens and mitts : Surgical

HS Code 401519

Gloves, mittens and mitts : Other

HS Code 401590

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

HS Code 400219

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

40151200 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 40151200 in South Africa?

HS code 40151200 covers Of A Kind Used For Medical, Surgical, Dental Or Veterinary Purposes in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof), Heading 4015 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 40151200 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 40151200?

Where can I officially look up HS code 40151200 in South Africa?