South Africa HS Code

HS Code 470421: Semibleached or bleached : Coniferous in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 470421 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 470421 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 470421?

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 470421 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 470421 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 470421 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Semibleached or bleached : Coniferous. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 470421 belongs to Section X: Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof, Chapter 47: Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard, Heading 4704: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades.

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Classification Path of HS Code 470421 in South Africa

Section X

Chapters (47-49) Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof

Chapter 47

Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

HS Code 4704

Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades

HS Code 470421

Semibleached or bleached : Coniferous

HS Code 47042100

Coniferous

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

In South Africa, HS 470421 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 4704

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4704

1 470421: Semibleached or bleached : Coniferous $2.2M 2 470429: Semibleached or bleached : Nonconiferous $316.7K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4704

1 470429: Semibleached or bleached : Nonconiferous $11.8K 2 470419: Unbleached : Nonconiferous $174 3 470421: Semibleached or bleached : Coniferous $19

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Related HS Code to South Africa Bleached Coniferous Sulphite Pulp (470421)

HS Code 47042100

Coniferous

HS Code 470411

Unbleached : Coniferous

HS Code 470419

Unbleached : Nonconiferous

HS Code 470429

Semibleached or bleached : Nonconiferous

HS Code 470100

Mechanical wood pulp

HS Code 470200

Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades

HS Code 470311

Unbleached : Coniferous

HS Code 470319

Unbleached : Nonconiferous

HS Code 470321

Semibleached or bleached : Coniferous

HS Code 470329

Semibleached or bleached : Nonconiferous

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 470421 in South Africa?

HS code 470421 covers Semibleached or bleached : Coniferous in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 47 (Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard), Heading 4704 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 470421 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 470421?

Where can I officially look up HS code 470421 in South Africa?