South Africa HS Code

HS Code 870850: Driveaxles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and nondriving axles; parts thereof in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 870850 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 870850 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 870850?

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 870850 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 870850 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 870850 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Driveaxles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and nondriving axles; parts thereof. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 870850 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 870850 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 870850

Driveaxles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and nondriving axles; parts thereof

HS Code 87085010

Wheel hubs (excluding those of unmachined cast metal)

HS Code 87085020

Drive-axles, of the rigid integral housing type, with a crown wheel or ring gear of a diameter not exceeding 205 mm

HS Code 87085030

Constant-velocity (CV) joints

HS Code 87085060

Bearing housings incorporating bearings

HS Code 87085070

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

HS Code 87085080

Other, of unmachined cast metal

HS Code 87085085

Other parts of drive axles

HS Code 87085090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 870850 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 Drive Axles (870850)

HS Code 87085010

Wheel hubs (excluding those of unmachined cast metal)

HS Code 87085020

Drive-axles, of the rigid integral housing type, with a crown wheel or ring gear of a diameter not exceeding 205 mm

HS Code 87085030

Constant-velocity (CV) joints

HS Code 87085060

Bearing housings incorporating bearings

HS Code 87085070

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

HS Code 87085080

Other, of unmachined cast metal

HS Code 87085085

Other parts of drive axles

HS Code 87085090

Other

HS Code 870810

Bumpers and parts thereof

HS Code 870821

Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs) : Safety seat belts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 870850 in South Africa?

HS code 870850 covers Driveaxles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and nondriving axles; parts thereof 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 870850 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 870850?

Where can I officially look up HS code 870850 in South Africa?