South Africa HS Code

HS Code 870321: Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1000 cm³ in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 870321 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 870321 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 870321?

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 870321 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 870321 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 870321 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1000 cm³. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 870321 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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.

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Classification Path of HS Code 870321 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 8703

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars

HS Code 870321

Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1000 cm³

HS Code 87032120

Racing Cars, Assembled, With Seating Capa City For One Person

HS Code 87032123

Vehicles of the open body tubular frame type, with an engine capacity not exceeding 250 cm³ and a vehicle mass not exceeding 250 kg

HS Code 87032125

Hearses

HS Code 87032127

Ambulances

HS Code 87032160

Vehicles with motorcycle-type handlebars and hand-operated controls

HS Code 87032170

Six or eight-wheeled vehicles, chain-driven and operated through an integral gearbox and differential unit

HS Code 87032175

Other, With A Vehicle Mass Exceeding 250 Kg But Not Exceeding 800 Kg

HS Code 87032190

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 870321 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 8703

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8703

1 870322: Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000 cm³ but not exceeding 1500 cm³ $2.2B 2 870323: Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1500 cm³ but not exceeding 3000 cm³ $640.8M 3 870333: Other vehicles, with only compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2500 cm³ $479.7M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8703

1 870323: Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1500 cm³ but not exceeding 3000 cm³ $2.3B 2 870321: Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1000 cm³ $1.9B 3 870360: Other vehicles, with both sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power $1.5B

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Related HS Code to South Africa Small Petrol Cars (Under 1000cc) (870321)

HS Code 87032120

Racing Cars, Assembled, With Seating Capa City For One Person

HS Code 87032123

Vehicles of the open body tubular frame type, with an engine capacity not exceeding 250 cm³ and a vehicle mass not exceeding 250 kg

Vehicles with motorcycle-type handlebars and hand-operated controls

HS Code 87032170

Six or eight-wheeled vehicles, chain-driven and operated through an integral gearbox and differential unit

HS Code 87032175

Other, With A Vehicle Mass Exceeding 250 Kg But Not Exceeding 800 Kg

HS Code 87032190

Other

HS Code 870310

Vehicles specially designed for travelling on snow; golf cars and similar vehicles

HS Code 870322

Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000 cm³ but not exceeding 1500 cm³

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 870321 in South Africa?

HS code 870321 covers Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1000 cm³ in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Heading 8703 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 870321 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 870321?

Where can I officially look up HS code 870321 in South Africa?