South Africa HS Code

HS Code 88023000: Aeroplanes And Other Aircraft, Of An Unladen Mass Exceeding 2 000 Kg But Not Exceeding 15 000 Kg in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 88023000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 88023000 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 88023000?

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 88023000 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 88023000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 88023000 is classified as Aeroplanes And Other Aircraft, Of An Unladen Mass Exceeding 2 000 Kg But Not Exceeding 15 000 Kg. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 88023000 belongs to Section XVII: Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment, Chapter 88: Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof, Heading 8802: Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles.

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Classification Path of HS Code 88023000 in South Africa

Section XVII

Chapters (86-89) Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment

Chapter 88

Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof

HS Code 8802

Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles

HS Code 88023000

Aeroplanes And Other Aircraft, Of An Unladen Mass Exceeding 2 000 Kg But Not Exceeding 15 000 Kg

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

In South Africa, HS 88023000 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 8802

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8802

1 880240: Aeroplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 15000 kg $550.6M 2 880230: Aeroplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 2000 kg but not exceeding 15000 kg $154.4M 3 880212: Helicopters : Of an unladen weight exceeding 2000 kg $52.8M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8802

1 880230: Aeroplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 2000 kg but not exceeding 15000 kg $66.8M 2 880211: Helicopters : Of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000 kg $20.8M 3 880240: Aeroplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 15000 kg $17.0M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Medium Aeroplanes (Under 15000kg) (88023000)

HS Code 880211

Helicopters : Of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000 kg

HS Code 880212

Helicopters : Of an unladen weight exceeding 2000 kg

HS Code 880220

Aeroplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000 kg

HS Code 880240

Aeroplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 15000 kg

HS Code 880260

Spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles

HS Code 880100

Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other nonpowered aircraft

HS Code 880310

Propellers and rotors and parts thereof

HS Code 880320

Undercarriages and parts thereof

HS Code 880330

Other parts of aeroplanes or helicopters

HS Code 880390

Other

88023000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 88023000 in South Africa?

HS code 88023000 covers Aeroplanes And Other Aircraft, Of An Unladen Mass Exceeding 2 000 Kg But Not Exceeding 15 000 Kg in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 88 (Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof), Heading 8802 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 88023000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 88023000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 88023000 in South Africa?