South Africa HS Code

HS Code 901520: Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 901520 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 901520 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 901520?

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 901520 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 901520 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 901520 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 901520 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 9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders.

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Classification Path of HS Code 901520 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 9015

Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders

HS Code 901520

Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)

HS Code 90152000

Theodolites And Tachymeters (Tacheometers)

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

In South Africa, HS 901520 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 9015

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 9015

1 901580: Other instruments and appliances $47.8M 2 901590: Parts and accessories $10.3M 3 901510: Rangefinders $4.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 9015

1 901580: Other instruments and appliances $22.3M 2 901510: Rangefinders $10.3M 3 901540: Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances $8.2M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Theodolites and Tachymeters (901520)

HS Code 90152000

Theodolites And Tachymeters (Tacheometers)

Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances

HS Code 901580

Other instruments and appliances

HS Code 901590

Parts and accessories

HS Code 900110

Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables

HS Code 900120

Sheets and plates of polarising material

HS Code 900130

Contact lenses

HS Code 900140

Spectacle lenses of glass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 901520 in South Africa?

HS code 901520 covers Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) 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 9015 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 901520 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 901520?

Where can I officially look up HS code 901520 in South Africa?