South Africa HS Code

HS Code 72171000: Not Plated Or Coated, Whether Or Not Polished in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 72171000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 72171000 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 72171000?

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 72171000 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 72171000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 72171000 is classified as Not Plated Or Coated, Whether Or Not Polished. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 72171000 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Heading 7217: Wire of iron or nonalloy steel.

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Classification Path of HS Code 72171000 in South Africa

Section XV

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

Chapter 72

Iron and steel

HS Code 7217

Wire of iron or nonalloy steel

HS Code 72171000

Not Plated Or Coated, Whether Or Not Polished

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

In South Africa, HS 72171000 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 7217

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 7217

1 721730: Plated or coated with other base metals $13.0M 2 721720: Plated or coated with zinc $5.5M 3 721710: Not plated or coated, whether or not polished $3.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 7217

1 721720: Plated or coated with zinc $56.3M 2 721790: Other $12.5M 3 721710: Not plated or coated, whether or not polished $10.6M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Plain Steel Wire (72171000)

HS Code 72171010

Of a diameter of 1,30 mm or more but not exceeding 4,88 mm, containing by mass more than 0.4 per cent carbon but not exceeding 0.85 per cent and a tensile strength of 1 400 Mpa or more but not exceeding 1 750 Mpa

HS Code 72171020

Of a diameter of 2.64 mm or more but not exceeding 8.00 mm, not plated or coated, indented or crimped and a tensile strength of 1550 MPa or more but not exceeding 1860 MPa (excluding those of subheading 7217.10.10)

HS Code 72171090

Other

HS Code 721720

Plated or coated with zinc

HS Code 721730

Plated or coated with other base metals

HS Code 721790

Other

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

72171000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 72171000 in South Africa?

HS code 72171000 covers Not Plated Or Coated, Whether Or Not Polished in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Heading 7217 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 72171000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 72171000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 72171000 in South Africa?