South Africa HS Code

HS Code 720421: Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Of stainless steel in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 720421 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 720421 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 720421?

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 720421 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 720421 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 720421 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Of stainless steel. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 720421 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Heading 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.

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Classification Path of HS Code 720421 in South Africa

Section XV

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

Chapter 72

Iron and steel

HS Code 7204

Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel

HS Code 720421

Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Of stainless steel

HS Code 72042100

Of Stainless Steel

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

In South Africa, HS 720421 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 7204

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 7204

1 720449: Other waste and scrap : Other $1.5M 2 720429: Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Other $1.2M 3 720430: Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel $1.0M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 7204

1 720449: Other waste and scrap : Other $42.1M 2 720421: Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Of stainless steel $29.7M 3 720429: Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Other $8.5M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Stainless Steel Scrap (720421)

HS Code 72042100

Of Stainless Steel

HS Code 720410

Waste and scrap of cast iron

HS Code 720429

Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Other

HS Code 720430

Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel

HS Code 720441

Other waste and scrap : Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles

HS Code 720449

Other waste and scrap : Other

HS Code 720450

Remelting scrap ingots

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 720421 in South Africa?

HS code 720421 covers Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Of stainless steel in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Heading 7204 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 720421 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 720421?

Where can I officially look up HS code 720421 in South Africa?