South Africa HS Code

HS Code 72039000: Other in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 72039000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 72039000 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 72039000?

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 72039000 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 72039000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 72039000 is classified as Other. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 72039000 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Heading 7203: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99,94 %, in lumps, pellets or similar forms.

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Classification Path of HS Code 72039000 in South Africa

Section XV

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

Chapter 72

Iron and steel

HS Code 7203

Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99,94 %, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

HS Code 72039000

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 72039000 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 7203

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 7203

1 720390: Other $13.8K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 7203

1 720310: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore $8.4M 2 720390: Other $18.1K

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Related HS Code to South Africa High-Purity Sponge Iron (72039000)

HS Code 720310

Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore

HS Code 720110

Nonalloy pig iron containing by weight 0,5 % or less of phosphorus

HS Code 720120

Nonalloy pig iron containing by weight more than 0,5 % of phosphorus

HS Code 720150

Alloy pig iron; spiegeleisen

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

72039000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 72039000 in South Africa?

HS code 72039000 covers Other in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Heading 7203 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 72039000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 72039000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 72039000 in South Africa?