South Africa HS Code

HS Code 731821: Nonthreaded articles : Spring washers and other lock washers in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 731821 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 731821 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 731821?

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 731821 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 731821 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 731821 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Nonthreaded articles : Spring washers and other lock washers. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 731821 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel, Heading 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.

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Classification Path of HS Code 731821 in South Africa

Section XV

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

Chapter 73

Articles of iron or steel

HS Code 7318

Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel

HS Code 731821

Nonthreaded articles : Spring washers and other lock washers

HS Code 73182110

Spring washers, split or double-coiled

HS Code 73182190

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 731821 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 7318

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 7318

1 731815: Threaded articles : Other screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts or washers $98.8M 2 731816: Threaded articles : Nuts $36.5M 3 731822: Nonthreaded articles : Other washers $20.5M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 7318

1 731815: Threaded articles : Other screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts or washers $77.0M 2 731829: Nonthreaded articles : Other $9.7M 3 731816: Threaded articles : Nuts $9.2M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Spring and Lock Washers (731821)

HS Code 73182110

Spring washers, split or double-coiled

HS Code 73182190

Other

HS Code 731811

Threaded articles : Coach screws

HS Code 731812

Threaded articles : Other wood screws

HS Code 731813

Threaded articles : Screw hooks and screw rings

HS Code 731814

Threaded articles : Selftapping screws

HS Code 731815

Threaded articles : Other screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts or washers

HS Code 731816

Threaded articles : Nuts

HS Code 731819

Threaded articles : Other

HS Code 731822

Nonthreaded articles : Other washers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 731821 in South Africa?

HS code 731821 covers Nonthreaded articles : Spring washers and other lock washers in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 73 (Articles of iron or steel), Heading 7318 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 731821 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 731821?

Where can I officially look up HS code 731821 in South Africa?