South Africa HS Code

HS Code 72107000: Painted, Varnished Or Coated With Plastics in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 72107000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 72107000 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 72107000?

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 72107000 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 72107000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 72107000 is classified as Painted, Varnished Or Coated With Plastics. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 72107000 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 72107000 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 72107000

Painted, Varnished Or Coated With Plastics

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

In South Africa, HS 72107000 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 Painted or Plastic-Coated Steel (72107000)

HS Code 72107010

Of a thickness of less than 0,45 mm

HS Code 72107020

Of a thickness not exceeding 0,20 mm

HS Code 72107030

Of a thickness exceeding 0,20 mm but not exceeding 0,45 mm

HS Code 72107040

Of A Thickness Exceeding 0,45 Mm But Not Exceeding 0,80 Mm

HS Code 72107050

Of A Thickness Exceeding 0,80 Mm But Not Exceeding 1,60 Mm

HS Code 72107090

Other

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 721030

Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc

72107000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 72107000 in South Africa?

HS code 72107000 covers Painted, Varnished Or Coated With Plastics 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 72107000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 72107000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 72107000 in South Africa?