South Africa HS Code

HS Code 87049040: Electric vehicles, of a mass not exceeding 2 000 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg, or of a mass not exceeding 1 600 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg per chassis fitted with a cab in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 87049040 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 87049040 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 87049040?

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 87049040 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 87049040 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 87049040 is classified as Electric vehicles, of a mass not exceeding 2 000 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg, or of a mass not exceeding 1 600 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg per chassis fitted with a cab. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 87049040 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 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.

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Classification Path of HS Code 87049040 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 8704

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

HS Code 87049040

Electric vehicles, of a mass not exceeding 2 000 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg, or of a mass not exceeding 1 600 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg per chassis fitted with a cab

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

In South Africa, HS 87049040 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 8704

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8704

1 870410: Dumpers designed for offhighway use $419.0M 2 870421: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $409.7M 3 870431: Other, with sparkignition internal combustion piston engine : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $116.9M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8704

1 870421: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $4.7B 2 870451: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods $1.1B 3 870431: Other, with sparkignition internal combustion piston engine : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $198.1M

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HS Code 87049035

Electric Vehicles With A Vehicle Mass Not Exceeding 800 Kg

HS Code 87049080

Other, of a vehicle mass not exceeding 2 000 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg, or of a mass not exceeding 1 600 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg per chassis fitted with a cab

HS Code 87049081

Other, double-cab, of a vehicle mass not exceeding 2 000 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg, or of a mass not exceeding 1 600 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg per chassis fitted with a cab

HS Code 87049083

Other (excluding double-cab), of a vehicle mass not exceeding 2 000 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg, or of a mass not exceeding 1 600 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg per chassis fitted with a cab

HS Code 87049090

Other

HS Code 870410

Dumpers designed for offhighway use

HS Code 870421

Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes

87049040 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 87049040 in South Africa?

HS code 87049040 covers Electric vehicles, of a mass not exceeding 2 000 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg, or of a mass not exceeding 1 600 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg per chassis fitted with a cab in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Heading 8704 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 87049040 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 87049040?

Where can I officially look up HS code 87049040 in South Africa?