South Africa HS Code

HS Code 870880: Suspension systems and parts thereof (including shockabsorbers) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 870880 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 870880 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 870880?

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 870880 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 870880 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 870880 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Suspension systems and parts thereof (including shockabsorbers). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 870880 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 870880 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 870880

Suspension systems and parts thereof (including shockabsorbers)

HS Code 87088010

McPherson struts and McPherson strut inserts or cartridges, and parts thereof

HS Code 87088020

Other shock absorbers and parts thereof

HS Code 87088030

Air springs

HS Code 87088040

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

HS Code 87088050

Parts of unmachined cast metal

HS Code 87088090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 870880 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 Suspension Systems (870880)

HS Code 87088010

McPherson struts and McPherson strut inserts or cartridges, and parts thereof

HS Code 87088020

Other shock absorbers and parts thereof

HS Code 87088030

Air springs

HS Code 87088040

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

HS Code 87088050

Parts of unmachined cast metal

HS Code 87088090

Other

HS Code 870810

Bumpers and parts thereof

HS Code 870821

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

HS Code 870829

Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs) : Other

HS Code 870830

Brakes and servobrakes; parts thereof

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 870880 in South Africa?

HS code 870880 covers Suspension systems and parts thereof (including shockabsorbers) 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 870880 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 870880?

Where can I officially look up HS code 870880 in South Africa?