South Africa HS CodeHS Code 870331: Other vehicles, with only compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1500 cm³ in South Africa
What is HS Code 870331 in South Africa
Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 870331 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other vehicles, with only compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1500 cm³. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 870331 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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South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)
In South Africa, HS 870331 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/
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 $2.2B2 870323: Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1500 cm³ but not exceeding 3000 cm³ $640.8M3 870333: Other vehicles, with only compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2500 cm³ $479.7MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 870323: Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1500 cm³ but not exceeding 3000 cm³ $2.3B2 870321: Other vehicles, with only sparkignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine : Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1000 cm³ $1.9B3 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 $1.5BFigures shown for 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 870331 in South Africa?
HS code 870331 covers Other vehicles, with only compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1500 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 870331 the same across all countries?
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