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HS Code 850511: Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation : Of metal in South Africa

What is HS Code 850511 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 850511 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation : Of metal. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 850511 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 8505: Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads.

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Classification Path of HS Code 850511 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 8505
Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads
HS Code 850511
Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation : Of metal
HS Code 85051100
Of Metal

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

In South Africa, HS 850511 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 850511 in South Africa?
HS code 850511 covers Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation : Of metal 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 8505 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.
Is HS code 850511 the same across all countries?
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