South Africa HS Code

HS Code 731940: Safety pins and other pins in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 731940 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 731940 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 731940?

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 731940 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 731940 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 731940 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Safety pins and other pins. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 731940 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel, Heading 7319: Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included.

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Classification Path of HS Code 731940 in South Africa

Section XV

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

Chapter 73

Articles of iron or steel

HS Code 7319

Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 731940

Safety pins and other pins

HS Code 73194000

Safety Pins And Other Pins

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

In South Africa, HS 731940 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 7319

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 7319

1 731940: Safety pins and other pins $2.9M 2 731990: Other $939.6K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 7319

1 731940: Safety pins and other pins $653.0K 2 731990: Other $570.9K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Safety and Other Steel Pins (731940)

HS Code 73194000

Safety Pins And Other Pins

Angles, shapes and sections

HS Code 730210

Rails

HS Code 730230

Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces

HS Code 730240

Fishplates and sole plates

HS Code 730290

Other

HS Code 730300

Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron

HS Code 730411

Line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines : Of stainless steel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 731940 in South Africa?

HS code 731940 covers Safety pins and other pins in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 73 (Articles of iron or steel), Heading 7319 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 731940 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 731940?

Where can I officially look up HS code 731940 in South Africa?