South Africa HS Code

HS Code 85321020: Other, for voltages exceeding 1 000 V (AC) or 2000 V (DC) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 85321020 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 85321020 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 85321020?

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 85321020 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 85321020 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 85321020 is classified as Other, for voltages exceeding 1 000 V (AC) or 2000 V (DC). South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 85321020 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 8532: Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (preset).

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Classification Path of HS Code 85321020 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 8532

Electrical capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (preset)

HS Code 85321020

Other, for voltages exceeding 1 000 V (AC) or 2000 V (DC)

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

In South Africa, HS 85321020 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 8532

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8532

1 853210: Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0,5 kvar (power capacitors) $4.3M 2 853229: Other fixed capacitors : Other $4.2M 3 853224: Other fixed capacitors : Ceramic dielectric, multilayer $3.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8532

1 853223: Other fixed capacitors : Ceramic dielectric, single layer $2.3M 2 853224: Other fixed capacitors : Ceramic dielectric, multilayer $2.1M 3 853210: Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0,5 kvar (power capacitors) $1.2M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Power Capacitors (50/60 Hz) (85321020)

HS Code 85321010

Of a capacitance exceeding 50 microfarads, for voltages not exceeding 1000 V(AC) or 2 000 V(DC) (excluding electrolytic capacitors)

HS Code 85321090

Other

HS Code 853221

Other fixed capacitors : Tantalum

HS Code 853222

Other fixed capacitors : Aluminium electrolytic

HS Code 853223

Other fixed capacitors : Ceramic dielectric, single layer

HS Code 853224

Other fixed capacitors : Ceramic dielectric, multilayer

HS Code 853225

Other fixed capacitors : Dielectric of paper or plastics

HS Code 853229

Other fixed capacitors : Other

HS Code 853230

Variable or adjustable (preset) capacitors

HS Code 853290

Parts

85321020 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 85321020 in South Africa?

HS code 85321020 covers Other, for voltages exceeding 1 000 V (AC) or 2000 V (DC) 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 8532 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 85321020 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 85321020?

Where can I officially look up HS code 85321020 in South Africa?