South Africa HS Code

HS Code 85198110: Other, cinematographic sound recording apparatus, tape duplicators and dubbing machines in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 85198110 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 85198110 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 85198110?

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 85198110 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 85198110 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 85198110 is classified as Other, cinematographic sound recording apparatus, tape duplicators and dubbing machines. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 85198110 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 8519: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus.

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Classification Path of HS Code 85198110 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 8519

Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus

HS Code 85198110

Other, cinematographic sound recording apparatus, tape duplicators and dubbing machines

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

In South Africa, HS 85198110 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 8519

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8519

1 851981: Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media $7.2M 2 851989: Other apparatus : Other $4.6M 3 851930: Turntables (recorddecks) $863.5K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8519

1 851989: Other apparatus : Other $861.5K 2 851981: Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media $403.2K 3 851930: Turntables (recorddecks) $67.9K

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85198110 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 85198110 in South Africa?

HS code 85198110 covers Other, cinematographic sound recording apparatus, tape duplicators and dubbing machines 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 8519 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 85198110 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 85198110?

Where can I officially look up HS code 85198110 in South Africa?