South Africa HS Code

HS Code 51012100: Shorn Wool in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 51012100 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 51012100 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 51012100?

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 51012100 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 51012100 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 51012100 is classified as Shorn Wool. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 51012100 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 51: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric, Heading 5101: Wool, not carded or combed.

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Classification Path of HS Code 51012100 in South Africa

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 51

Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

HS Code 5101

Wool, not carded or combed

HS Code 51012100

Shorn Wool

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

In South Africa, HS 51012100 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 5101

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 5101

1 510119: Greasy, including fleecewashed wool : Other $40.3M 2 510130: Carbonised $1.2M 3 510121: Degreased, not carbonised : Shorn wool $856.7K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 5101

1 510111: Greasy, including fleecewashed wool : Shorn wool $272.1M 2 510119: Greasy, including fleecewashed wool : Other $208.8K 3 510130: Carbonised $171.0K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Degreased Shorn Wool (51012100)

HS Code 510111

Greasy, including fleecewashed wool : Shorn wool

HS Code 510119

Greasy, including fleecewashed wool : Other

HS Code 510129

Degreased, not carbonised : Other

HS Code 510130

Carbonised

HS Code 510211

Fine animal hair : Of Kashmir (cashmere) goats

HS Code 510219

Fine animal hair : Other

HS Code 510220

Coarse animal hair

HS Code 510310

Noils of wool or of fine animal hair

HS Code 510320

Other waste of wool or of fine animal hair

HS Code 510330

Waste of coarse animal hair

51012100 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 51012100 in South Africa?

HS code 51012100 covers Shorn Wool in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 51 (Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric), Heading 5101 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 51012100 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 51012100?

Where can I officially look up HS code 51012100 in South Africa?