South Africa HS Code

HS Code 90121000: Microscopes (Excluding Optical Microscopes); Diffraction Apparatus in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 90121000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 90121000 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 90121000?

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 90121000 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 90121000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 90121000 is classified as Microscopes (Excluding Optical Microscopes); Diffraction Apparatus. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 90121000 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 9012: Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus.

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Classification Path of HS Code 90121000 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 9012

Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus

HS Code 90121000

Microscopes (Excluding Optical Microscopes); Diffraction Apparatus

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

In South Africa, HS 90121000 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 9012

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 9012

1 901210: Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus $2.4M 2 901290: Parts and accessories $844.9K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 9012

1 901210: Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus $789.8K 2 901290: Parts and accessories $48.7K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 90121000 in South Africa?

HS code 90121000 covers Microscopes (Excluding Optical Microscopes); Diffraction Apparatus 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 9012 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 90121000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 90121000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 90121000 in South Africa?