South Africa HS Code

HS Code 440394: Other : Of beech (Fagus spp.), other in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 440394 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 440394 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 440394?

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 440394 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 440394 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 440394 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other : Of beech (Fagus spp.), other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 440394 belongs to Section IX: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork, Chapter 44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal, Heading 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared.

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Classification Path of HS Code 440394 in South Africa

Section IX

Chapters (44-46) Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

Chapter 44

Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

HS Code 4403

Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared

HS Code 440394

Other : Of beech (Fagus spp.), other

HS Code 44039400

Of Beech (Fagus Spp.), Other

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

In South Africa, HS 440394 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 4403

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4403

1 440312: Treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives : Nonconiferous $10.9M 2 440325: Other, coniferous : Other, of which any crosssectional dimension is 15 cm or more $1.6M 3 440341: Other, of tropical wood : Dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau $585.2K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4403

1 440311: Treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives : Coniferous $28.6M 2 440322: Other, coniferous : Of pine (Pinus spp.), other $25.0M 3 440398: Other : Of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.) $14.6M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Small Beech Logs (440394)

HS Code 44039400

Of Beech (Fagus Spp.), Other

HS Code 440311

Treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives : Coniferous

HS Code 440312

Treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives : Nonconiferous

HS Code 440321

Other, coniferous : Of pine (Pinus spp.), of which any crosssectional dimension is 15 cm or more

HS Code 440322

Other, coniferous : Of pine (Pinus spp.), other

HS Code 440323

Other, coniferous : Of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), of which any crosssectional dimension is 15 cm or more

HS Code 440324

Other, coniferous : Of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), other

HS Code 440325

Other, coniferous : Other, of which any crosssectional dimension is 15 cm or more

HS Code 440326

Other, coniferous : Other

HS Code 440341

Other, of tropical wood : Dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 440394 in South Africa?

HS code 440394 covers Other : Of beech (Fagus spp.), other in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 44 (Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal), Heading 4403 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 440394 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 440394?

Where can I officially look up HS code 440394 in South Africa?