South Africa HS Code

HS Code 47050000: Wood Pulp Obtained By A Combination Of Mechanical And Chemical Pulping Processes in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 47050000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 47050000 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 47050000?

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 47050000 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 47050000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 47050000 is classified as Wood Pulp Obtained By A Combination Of Mechanical And Chemical Pulping Processes. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 47050000 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 4705: Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes.

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Classification Path of HS Code 47050000 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 4705

Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes

HS Code 47050000

Wood Pulp Obtained By A Combination Of Mechanical And Chemical Pulping Processes

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

In South Africa, HS 47050000 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 South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4705

1 470500: Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes $1.4M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4705

1 470500: Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes $2.4M

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47050000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 47050000 in South Africa?

HS code 47050000 covers Wood Pulp Obtained By A Combination Of Mechanical And Chemical Pulping Processes 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 4705 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 47050000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 47050000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 47050000 in South Africa?