South Africa HS Code

HS Code 40169987: Profile shapes, reinforced with steel, of a length exceeding 175 cm but not exceeding 225 cm, with two or more but not exceeding six longitudinal grooves in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 40169987 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 40169987 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 40169987?

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 40169987 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 40169987 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 40169987 is classified as Profile shapes, reinforced with steel, of a length exceeding 175 cm but not exceeding 225 cm, with two or more but not exceeding six longitudinal grooves. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 40169987 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 40: Rubber and articles thereof, Heading 4016: Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber.

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Classification Path of HS Code 40169987 in South Africa

Section VII

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

Chapter 40

Rubber and articles thereof

HS Code 4016

Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber

HS Code 40169987

Profile shapes, reinforced with steel, of a length exceeding 175 cm but not exceeding 225 cm, with two or more but not exceeding six longitudinal grooves

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

In South Africa, HS 40169987 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 4016

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4016

1 401693: Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals $83.7M 2 401699: Other : Other $80.3M 3 401691: Other : Floor coverings and mats $6.7M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4016

1 401693: Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals $35.4M 2 401699: Other : Other $20.5M 3 401691: Other : Floor coverings and mats $3.9M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Other Vulcanised Rubber Articles (40169987)

HS Code 40169910

Parts of railway and tramway locomotive and rolling-stock; parts of railway and tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical equipment, not electrically powered, for signalling to or controlling road, rail or other vehicles, ships or aircraft

HS Code 40169913

Vulcanised rubber bands in immediate packaging of 20 kg or more

HS Code 40169915

Parts of air brakes, vacuum brakes, hydraulic-air brakes or hydraulic-vacuum brakes, suitable for use with heavy motor vehicles

HS Code 40169917

Unmounted rubber strips for windscreen wiper blades

HS Code 40169920

Other parts for use with motor vehicles

HS Code 40169930

Parts of aircraft, parachutes, rotochutes, aircraft launching gear, deck-arrester or similar gear and ground flying trainers

HS Code 40169940

Plugs for baths, sinks and washbasins

HS Code 40169950

Castrating rings

HS Code 40169960

Cable for launching gliders

HS Code 40169970

Collapsible containers, of a capacity of 2 m³ or more

40169987 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 40169987 in South Africa?

HS code 40169987 covers Profile shapes, reinforced with steel, of a length exceeding 175 cm but not exceeding 225 cm, with two or more but not exceeding six longitudinal grooves in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof), Heading 4016 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 40169987 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 40169987?

Where can I officially look up HS code 40169987 in South Africa?