South Africa HS Code

HS Code 721030: Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 721030 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 721030 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 721030?

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 721030 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 721030 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 721030 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 721030 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Heading 7210: Flatrolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated.

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Classification Path of HS Code 721030 in South Africa

Section XV

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

Chapter 72

Iron and steel

HS Code 7210

Flatrolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated

HS Code 721030

Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc

HS Code 72103000

Electrolytically Plated Or Coated With Zinc

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

In South Africa, HS 721030 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 7210

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 7210

1 721049: Otherwise plated or coated with zinc : Other $177.0M 2 721012: Plated or coated with tin : Of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm $99.1M 3 721070: Painted, varnished or coated with plastics $98.4M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 7210

1 721049: Otherwise plated or coated with zinc : Other $47.8M 2 721070: Painted, varnished or coated with plastics $38.2M 3 721041: Otherwise plated or coated with zinc : Corrugated $16.5M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Electrogalvanised Steel Sheet (721030)

HS Code 72103000

Electrolytically Plated Or Coated With Zinc

HS Code 721011

Plated or coated with tin : Of a thickness of 0,5 mm or more

HS Code 721012

Plated or coated with tin : Of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm

HS Code 721020

Plated or coated with lead, including terneplate

HS Code 721041

Otherwise plated or coated with zinc : Corrugated

HS Code 721049

Otherwise plated or coated with zinc : Other

HS Code 721050

Plated or coated with chromium oxides or with chromium and chromium oxides

HS Code 721061

Plated or coated with aluminium : Plated or coated with aluminiumzinc alloys

HS Code 721069

Plated or coated with aluminium : Other

HS Code 721070

Painted, varnished or coated with plastics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 721030 in South Africa?

HS code 721030 covers Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Heading 7210 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 721030 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 721030?

Where can I officially look up HS code 721030 in South Africa?