South Africa HS Code

HS Code 85389045: For circuit breakers and isolating switches, with moulded casings of plastics, with a current rating not exceeding 1 250 A, for a voltage not exceeding 1 100 V (AC) or 125 V per pole (DC) and a breaking capacity rating not exceeding 100 000 A in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 85389045 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 85389045 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 85389045?

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 85389045 in South Africa?

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What is HS Code 85389045 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 85389045 is classified as For circuit breakers and isolating switches, with moulded casings of plastics, with a current rating not exceeding 1 250 A, for a voltage not exceeding 1 100 V (AC) or 125 V per pole (DC) and a breaking capacity rating not exceeding 100 000 A. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 85389045 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 8538: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537.

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Classification Path of HS Code 85389045 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 8538

Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537

HS Code 85389045

For circuit breakers and isolating switches, with moulded casings of plastics, with a current rating not exceeding 1 250 A, for a voltage not exceeding 1 100 V (AC) or 125 V per pole (DC) and a breaking capacity rating not exceeding 100 000 A

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

In South Africa, HS 85389045 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 8538

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8538

1 853890: Other $113.7M 2 853810: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not equipped with their apparatus $26.5M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8538

1 853890: Other $59.6M 2 853810: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not equipped with their apparatus $12.3M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Switchgear and Control Parts (85389045)

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Other

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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

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85389045 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 85389045 in South Africa?

HS code 85389045 covers For circuit breakers and isolating switches, with moulded casings of plastics, with a current rating not exceeding 1 250 A, for a voltage not exceeding 1 100 V (AC) or 125 V per pole (DC) and a breaking capacity rating not exceeding 100 000 A 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 8538 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 85389045 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 85389045?

Where can I officially look up HS code 85389045 in South Africa?