South Africa HS Code

HS Code 87012020: Of a vehicle mass exceeding 1 600 kg in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 87012020 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 87012020 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 87012020?

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 87012020 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 87012020 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 87012020 is classified as Of a vehicle mass exceeding 1 600 kg. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 87012020 belongs to Section XVII: Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment, Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof, Heading 8701: Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709).

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Classification Path of HS Code 87012020 in South Africa

Section XVII

Chapters (86-89) Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment

Chapter 87

Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof

HS Code 8701

Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709)

HS Code 87012020

Of a vehicle mass exceeding 1 600 kg

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

In South Africa, HS 87012020 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 8701

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8701

1 870195: Other, of an engine power : Exceeding 130 kW $89.1M 2 870193: Other, of an engine power : Exceeding 37 kW but not exceeding 75 kW $69.5M 3 870121: Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709) $64.1M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8701

1 870121: Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709) $117.4M 2 870195: Other, of an engine power : Exceeding 130 kW $25.7M 3 870193: Other, of an engine power : Exceeding 37 kW but not exceeding 75 kW $19.8M

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HS Code 870193

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87012020 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 87012020 in South Africa?

HS code 87012020 covers Of a vehicle mass exceeding 1 600 kg in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Heading 8701 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 87012020 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 87012020?

Where can I officially look up HS code 87012020 in South Africa?