South Africa HS Code

HS Code 71161000: Of Natural Or Cultured Pearls in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 71161000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 71161000 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 71161000?

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 71161000 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 71161000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 71161000 is classified as Of Natural Or Cultured Pearls. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 71161000 belongs to Section XIV: Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin, Chapter 71: Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin, Heading 7116: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed).

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Classification Path of HS Code 71161000 in South Africa

Section XIV

Chapters (71) Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

Chapter 71

Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

HS Code 7116

Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)

HS Code 71161000

Of Natural Or Cultured Pearls

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

In South Africa, HS 71161000 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 7116

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 7116

1 711620: Of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) $2.5M 2 711610: Of natural or cultured pearls $77.3K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 7116

1 711610: Of natural or cultured pearls $3.6M 2 711620: Of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) $214.7K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 71161000 in South Africa?

HS code 71161000 covers Of Natural Or Cultured Pearls in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 71 (Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin), Heading 7116 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 71161000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 71161000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 71161000 in South Africa?