South Africa HS Code

HS Code 44072200: Virola, Imbuia And Balsa in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 44072200 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 44072200 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 44072200?

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 44072200 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 44072200 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 44072200 is classified as Virola, Imbuia And Balsa. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 44072200 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 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or endjointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm.

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Classification Path of HS Code 44072200 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 4407

Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or endjointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm

HS Code 44072200

Virola, Imbuia And Balsa

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

In South Africa, HS 44072200 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 4407

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4407

1 440711: Coniferous : Of pine (Pinus spp.) $80.4M 2 440729: Of tropical wood : Other $14.4M 3 440791: Other : Of oak (Quercus spp.) $12.8M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4407

1 440711: Coniferous : Of pine (Pinus spp.) $69.3M 2 440799: Other : Other $6.0M 3 440719: Coniferous : Other $5.7M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Virola and Balsa Sawn Lumber (44072200)

HS Code 440711

Coniferous : Of pine (Pinus spp.)

HS Code 440712

Coniferous : Of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.)

HS Code 440719

Coniferous : Other

HS Code 440721

Of tropical wood : Mahogany (Swietenia spp.)

HS Code 440725

Of tropical wood : Dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau

HS Code 440726

Of tropical wood : White lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan

HS Code 440727

Of tropical wood : Sapelli

HS Code 440728

Of tropical wood : Iroko

HS Code 440729

Of tropical wood : Other

HS Code 440791

Other : Of oak (Quercus spp.)

44072200 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 44072200 in South Africa?

HS code 44072200 covers Virola, Imbuia And Balsa in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 44 (Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal), Heading 4407 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 44072200 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 44072200?

Where can I officially look up HS code 44072200 in South Africa?