South Africa HS Code

HS Code 73170004: Pointed screw-nails with twisted shanks and unslotted heads in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 73170004 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 73170004 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 73170004?

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 73170004 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 73170004 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 73170004 is classified as Pointed screw-nails with twisted shanks and unslotted heads. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 73170004 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel, Heading 7317: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper.

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Classification Path of HS Code 73170004 in South Africa

Section XV

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

Chapter 73

Articles of iron or steel

HS Code 7317

Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper

HS Code 73170004

Pointed screw-nails with twisted shanks and unslotted heads

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

In South Africa, HS 73170004 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 South Africa import Product Under HS Code 7317

1 731700: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper $9.9M

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73170004 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 73170004 in South Africa?

HS code 73170004 covers Pointed screw-nails with twisted shanks and unslotted heads in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 73 (Articles of iron or steel), Heading 7317 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 73170004 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 73170004?

Where can I officially look up HS code 73170004 in South Africa?