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HS Code 853521: Automatic circuit breakers : For a voltage of less than 72,5 kV in South Africa

What is HS Code 853521 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 853521 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Automatic circuit breakers : For a voltage of less than 72,5 kV. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 853521 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 8535: Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1000 V.

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Classification Path of HS Code 853521 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 8535
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1000 V
HS Code 853521
Automatic circuit breakers : For a voltage of less than 72,5 kV
HS Code 85352105
Miscellaneous Classification Provisions
HS Code 85352110
With A Current Rating Not Exceeding 2 000 A, For A Voltage Exceeding 2 Kv (Ac) But Not Exceeding 12 Kv (Ac) And A Breaking Capacity Exceeding 10 000 A But Not Exceeding 31 500 A (Excluding Those With Moulded Casings Of Plastics)
HS Code 85352120
With a current rating not exceeding 1200A, for a voltage exceeding 12kV(AC) but not exceeding 24 kV (AC) and a breaking capacity rating exceeding 10000A but not exceeding 25000A (excluding those with moulded casings of plastics)
HS Code 85352130
With a current rating not exceeding 1 600 A, for a voltage exceeding 24kV (AC) but not exceeding 36 kV (AC) and a breaking capacity rating exceeding 10 000 A but not exceeding 31 500 A (excluding those with moulded casings of plastics)
HS Code 85352140
With a current rating not exceeding 1600A, for a voltage exceeding 36kV(AC) but not exceeding 72,5kV(AC) and a breaking capacity rating exceeding 10000A but not exceeding 21900A (excluding those with moulded casings of plastics)
HS Code 85352190
Other

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

In South Africa, HS 853521 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 853521 in South Africa?
HS code 853521 covers Automatic circuit breakers : For a voltage of less than 72,5 kV 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 8535 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.
Is HS code 853521 the same across all countries?
What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 853521?
Where can I officially look up HS code 853521 in South Africa?