South Africa HS Code

HS Code 870230: With both sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 870230 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 870230 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. South Africa extends it under SACU CET.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 870230?

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 870230 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 870230 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 870230 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for With both sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 870230 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 8702: Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver.

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Classification Path of HS Code 870230 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 8702

Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver

HS Code 870230

With both sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion

HS Code 87023081

Other, Of A Vehicle Mass Not Exceeding 2 000 Kg: With A Value For Ad Valorem Customs Duty Purposes Not Exceeding R130 000; Or Vehicles For The Transport Of 14 Persons Or More, Including The Driver

HS Code 87023085

Other, Of A Vehicle Mass Not Exceeding 2 000 Kg

HS Code 87023087

Other, Of A Vehicle Mass Exceeding 2 000 Kg: With A Value For Ad Valorem Customs Duty Purposes Or Ad Valorem Excise Duty Purposes Of Less Than R130 000; Or Vehicles For The Transport Of 14 Persons Or More, Including The Driver

HS Code 87023090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 870230 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 8702

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8702

1 870210: With only compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) $120.8M 2 870240: With only electric motor for propulsion $11.8M 3 870290: Other $785.5K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8702

1 870210: With only compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) $44.5M 2 870290: Other $5.0M 3 870220: With both compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion $1.1M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Petrol Hybrid Buses (870230)

HS Code 87023081

Other, Of A Vehicle Mass Not Exceeding 2 000 Kg: With A Value For Ad Valorem Customs Duty Purposes Not Exceeding R130 000; Or Vehicles For The Transport Of 14 Persons Or More, Including The Driver

HS Code 87023085

Other, Of A Vehicle Mass Not Exceeding 2 000 Kg

With only compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel)

HS Code 870220

With both compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion

HS Code 870240

With only electric motor for propulsion

Road tractors for semitrailers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 870230 in South Africa?

HS code 870230 covers With both sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Heading 8702 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 870230 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 870230?

Where can I officially look up HS code 870230 in South Africa?