South Africa HS Code

HS Code 900640: Instant print cameras in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 900640 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 900640 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 900640?

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 900640 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 900640 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 900640 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Instant print cameras. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 900640 belongs to Section XVIII: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof, Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, Heading 9006: Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8539.

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Classification Path of HS Code 900640 in South Africa

Section XVIII

Chapters (90-92) Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof

Chapter 90

Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

HS Code 9006

Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8539

HS Code 900640

Instant print cameras

HS Code 90064000

Instant Print Cameras

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

In South Africa, HS 900640 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 9006

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 9006

1 900630: Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes $2.4M 2 900691: Parts and accessories : For cameras $2.2M 3 900640: Instant print cameras $1.4M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 9006

1 900691: Parts and accessories : For cameras $2.1M 2 900659: Other cameras : Other $1.6M 3 900699: Parts and accessories : Other $597.7K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Instant Print Cameras (900640)

HS Code 90064000

Instant Print Cameras

HS Code 900630

Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes

HS Code 900651

Other cameras : With a throughthelens viewfinder (single lens reflex (SLR)), for roll film of a width not exceeding 35 mm

HS Code 900652

Other cameras : Other, for roll film of a width less than 35 mm

HS Code 900653

Other cameras : Other, for roll film of a width of 35 mm

HS Code 900659

Other cameras : Other

HS Code 900661

Photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs : Discharge lamp (electronic) flashlight apparatus

HS Code 900669

Photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs : Other

HS Code 900691

Parts and accessories : For cameras

HS Code 900699

Parts and accessories : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 900640 in South Africa?

HS code 900640 covers Instant print cameras in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof), Heading 9006 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 900640 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 900640?

Where can I officially look up HS code 900640 in South Africa?