South Africa HS Code

HS Code 88040000: Parachutes (Including Dirigible Parachutes And Paragliders) And Rotochutes; Parts Thereof And Accessories Thereto in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 88040000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 88040000 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 88040000?

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 88040000 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 88040000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 88040000 is classified as Parachutes (Including Dirigible Parachutes And Paragliders) And Rotochutes; Parts Thereof And Accessories Thereto. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 88040000 belongs to Section XVII: Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment, Chapter 88: Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof, Heading 8804: Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto.

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Classification Path of HS Code 88040000 in South Africa

Section XVII

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

Chapter 88

Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof

HS Code 8804

Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto

HS Code 88040000

Parachutes (Including Dirigible Parachutes And Paragliders) And Rotochutes; Parts Thereof And Accessories Thereto

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

In South Africa, HS 88040000 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 8804

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8804

1 880400: Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto $3.0M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8804

1 880400: Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto $19.8M

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88040000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 88040000 in South Africa?

HS code 88040000 covers Parachutes (Including Dirigible Parachutes And Paragliders) And Rotochutes; Parts Thereof And Accessories Thereto in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 88 (Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof), Heading 8804 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 88040000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 88040000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 88040000 in South Africa?