South Africa HS Code

HS Code 87083015: Parts (excluding brake drums) of air brakes, vacuum brakes, hydraulic-air brakes or hydraulic-vacuum brakes, suitable for use with heavy motor vehicles in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 87083015 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 87083015 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 87083015?

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 87083015 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 87083015 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 87083015 is classified as Parts (excluding brake drums) of air brakes, vacuum brakes, hydraulic-air brakes or hydraulic-vacuum brakes, suitable for use with heavy motor vehicles. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 87083015 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 8708: Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705.

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Classification Path of HS Code 87083015 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 8708

Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705

HS Code 87083015

Parts (excluding brake drums) of air brakes, vacuum brakes, hydraulic-air brakes or hydraulic-vacuum brakes, suitable for use with heavy motor vehicles

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

In South Africa, HS 87083015 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 8708

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8708

1 870899: Other parts and accessories : Other $380.2M 2 870829: Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs) : Other $271.9M 3 870830: Brakes and servobrakes; parts thereof $269.4M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8708

1 870899: Other parts and accessories : Other $205.0M 2 870829: Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs) : Other $103.1M 3 870850: Driveaxles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and nondriving axles; parts thereof $60.2M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Vehicle Brakes and Servo-Brakes (87083015)

HS Code 87083000

Brakes And Servo-Brakes; Parts Thereof

HS Code 87083003

Disc brake pads, mounted

HS Code 87083005

Other mounted brake linings, identifiable for use with air brakes, vacuum brakes, hydraulic air-brakes or hydraulic-vacuum brakes, suitable for use with heavy motor vehicles

HS Code 87083009

Other mounted brake linings

HS Code 87083011

Brake drums, of unmachined cast metal

HS Code 87083013

Other brake drums

HS Code 87083017

Disc brake calliper mechanisms and brake drum assemblies (excluding those identifiable for use solely or principally with tractors not being road tractors)

HS Code 87083019

Hydrodynamic braking apparatus, suitable for coupling directly to motor vehicle gearboxes or propeller shafts

HS Code 87083021

Other, identifiable for use solely or principally with tractors (excluding road tractors)

HS Code 87083023

Other, of unmachined cast metal

87083015 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 87083015 in South Africa?

HS code 87083015 covers Parts (excluding brake drums) of air brakes, vacuum brakes, hydraulic-air brakes or hydraulic-vacuum brakes, suitable for use with heavy motor vehicles in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Heading 8708 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 87083015 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 87083015?

Where can I officially look up HS code 87083015 in South Africa?