South Africa HS Code

HS Code 871160: With electric motor for propulsion in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 871160 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 871160 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 871160?

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 871160 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 871160 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 871160 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for With electric motor for propulsion. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 871160 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 8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without sidecars; sidecars.

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Classification Path of HS Code 871160 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 8711

Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without sidecars; sidecars

HS Code 871160

With electric motor for propulsion

HS Code 87116000

With Electric Motor For Propulsion

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

In South Africa, HS 871160 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 8711

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8711

1 871150: With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800 cm³ $31.5M 2 871120: With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cm³ but not exceeding 250 cm³ $27.9M 3 871160: With electric motor for propulsion $16.8M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8711

1 871120: With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cm³ but not exceeding 250 cm³ $9.4M 2 871190: Other $7.5M 3 871150: With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800 cm³ $5.2M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Electric Motorcycles (871160)

HS Code 87116000

With Electric Motor For Propulsion

HS Code 871110

With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cm³

HS Code 871120

With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cm³ but not exceeding 250 cm³

HS Code 871130

With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250 cm³ but not exceeding 500 cm³

HS Code 871140

With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 500 cm³ but not exceeding 800 cm³

HS Code 871150

With reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800 cm³

Road tractors for semitrailers

HS Code 870130

Tracklaying tractors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 871160 in South Africa?

HS code 871160 covers With electric motor for propulsion in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Heading 8711 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 871160 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 871160?

Where can I officially look up HS code 871160 in South Africa?