South Africa HS Code

HS Code 490599: Other : Other in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 490599 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 490599 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 490599?

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 490599 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 490599 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 490599 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 490599 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 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans, Heading 4905: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed.

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Classification Path of HS Code 490599 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 49

Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

HS Code 4905

Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed

HS Code 490599

Other : Other

HS Code 49059900

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 490599 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 4905

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 4905

1 490590: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed $165.1K 2 490520: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed $22.2K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 4905

1 490590: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed $332.2K 2 490520: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed $22.2K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Other : Other (490599)

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Other

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Children's picture, drawing or colouring books

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Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 490599 in South Africa?

HS code 490599 covers Other : Other in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans), Heading 4905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 490599 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 490599?

Where can I officially look up HS code 490599 in South Africa?