South Africa HS Code

HS Code 72287000: Angles, Shapes And Sections in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 72287000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 72287000 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 72287000?

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 72287000 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 72287000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 72287000 is classified as Angles, Shapes And Sections. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 72287000 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Heading 7228: Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or nonalloy steel.

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Classification Path of HS Code 72287000 in South Africa

Section XV

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

Chapter 72

Iron and steel

HS Code 7228

Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or nonalloy steel

HS Code 72287000

Angles, Shapes And Sections

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

In South Africa, HS 72287000 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 7228

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 7228

1 722830: Other bars and rods, not further worked than hotrolled, hotdrawn or extruded $29.7M 2 722850: Other bars and rods, not further worked than coldformed or coldfinished $13.0M 3 722880: Hollow drill bars and rods $11.0M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 7228

1 722860: Other bars and rods $18.5M 2 722880: Hollow drill bars and rods $13.9M 3 722830: Other bars and rods, not further worked than hotrolled, hotdrawn or extruded $854.6K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Alloy Steel Sections (72287000)

HS Code 722810

Bars and rods, of highspeed steel

HS Code 722820

Bars and rods, of silicomanganese steel

HS Code 722830

Other bars and rods, not further worked than hotrolled, hotdrawn or extruded

HS Code 722840

Other bars and rods, not further worked than forged

HS Code 722850

Other bars and rods, not further worked than coldformed or coldfinished

HS Code 722860

Other bars and rods

HS Code 722880

Hollow drill bars and rods

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

72287000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 72287000 in South Africa?

HS code 72287000 covers Angles, Shapes And Sections in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Heading 7228 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 72287000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 72287000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 72287000 in South Africa?