South Africa HS Code

HS Code 720270: Ferromolybdenum in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 720270 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 720270 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 720270?

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 720270 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 720270 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 720270 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Ferromolybdenum. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 720270 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Heading 7202: Ferroalloys.

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Classification Path of HS Code 720270 in South Africa

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 72

Iron and steel

HS Code 7202

Ferroalloys

HS Code 720270

Ferromolybdenum

HS Code 72027000

Ferro-Molybdenum

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

In South Africa, HS 720270 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 7202

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 7202

1 720293: Other : Ferroniobium $17.5M 2 720230: Ferrosilicomanganese $15.0M 3 720221: Ferrosilicon : Containing by weight more than 55 % of silicon $8.3M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 7202

1 720241: Ferrochromium : Containing by weight more than 4 % of carbon $1.7B 2 720230: Ferrosilicomanganese $98.5M 3 720219: Ferromanganese : Other $70.3M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Ferromolybdenum Alloy (720270)

HS Code 72027000

Ferro-Molybdenum

HS Code 720211

Ferromanganese : Containing by weight more than 2 % of carbon

HS Code 720219

Ferromanganese : Other

HS Code 720221

Ferrosilicon : Containing by weight more than 55 % of silicon

Ferrochromium : Containing by weight more than 4 % of carbon

HS Code 720249

Ferrochromium : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 720270 in South Africa?

HS code 720270 covers Ferromolybdenum in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Heading 7202 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 720270 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 720270?

Where can I officially look up HS code 720270 in South Africa?