South Africa HS Code

HS Code 85012000: Universal Ac/Dc Motors Of An Output Exceeding 37,5 W in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 85012000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 85012000 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 85012000?

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 85012000 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 85012000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 85012000 is classified as Universal Ac/Dc Motors Of An Output Exceeding 37,5 W. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 85012000 belongs to Section XVI: Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles, Heading 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).

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Classification Path of HS Code 85012000 in South Africa

Section XVI

Chapters (84-85) Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Chapter 85

Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles

HS Code 8501

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)

HS Code 85012000

Universal Ac/Dc Motors Of An Output Exceeding 37,5 W

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

In South Africa, HS 85012000 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 8501

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8501

1 850180: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) $173.8M 2 850152: Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW $63.0M 3 850153: Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 75 kW $42.1M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8501

1 850110: Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W $21.1M 2 850152: Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW $18.7M 3 850153: Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 75 kW $14.3M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Universal AC/DC Electric Motors (85012000)

HS Code 850110

Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W

HS Code 850131

Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output not exceeding 750 W

HS Code 850132

Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW

HS Code 850133

Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW

HS Code 850134

Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 375 kW

HS Code 850140

Other AC motors, singlephase

HS Code 850151

Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output not exceeding 750 W

HS Code 850152

Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW

HS Code 850153

Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 75 kW

HS Code 850161

AC generators (alternators) : Of an output not exceeding 75 kVA

85012000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 85012000 in South Africa?

HS code 85012000 covers Universal Ac/Dc Motors Of An Output Exceeding 37,5 W in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles), Heading 8501 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 85012000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 85012000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 85012000 in South Africa?