South Africa HS Code

HS Code 901600: Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 901600 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 901600 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 901600?

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 901600 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 901600 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 901600 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 901600 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 9016: Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights.

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Classification Path of HS Code 901600 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 9016

Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights

HS Code 901600

Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights

HS Code 90160000

Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 50 Mg Or Better, With Or Without Masspieces

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

In South Africa, HS 901600 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 9016

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 9016

1 901600: Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights $2.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 9016

1 901600: Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights $705.5K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 901600 in South Africa?

HS code 901600 covers Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights 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 9016 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 901600 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 901600?

Where can I officially look up HS code 901600 in South Africa?