South Africa HS Code

HS Code 90185000: Other Ophthalmic Instruments And Appliances in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 90185000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 90185000 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 90185000?

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 90185000 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 90185000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 90185000 is classified as Other Ophthalmic Instruments And Appliances. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 90185000 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sighttesting instruments.

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Classification Path of HS Code 90185000 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 9018

Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sighttesting instruments

HS Code 90185000

Other Ophthalmic Instruments And Appliances

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

In South Africa, HS 90185000 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 9018

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 9018

1 901890: Other instruments and appliances $430.3M 2 901839: Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other $147.7M 3 901819: Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Other $64.1M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 9018

1 901890: Other instruments and appliances $67.4M 2 901839: Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other $11.4M 3 901850: Other ophthalmic instruments and appliances $7.4M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Ophthalmic Instruments and Appliances (90185000)

HS Code 901811

Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Electrocardiographs

HS Code 901812

Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Ultrasonic scanning apparatus

HS Code 901813

Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus

HS Code 901814

Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Scintigraphic apparatus

HS Code 901819

Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Other

HS Code 901820

Ultraviolet or infrared ray apparatus

HS Code 901831

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Syringes, with or without needles

HS Code 901832

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures

HS Code 901839

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other

HS Code 901841

Other instruments and appliances, used in dental sciences : Dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment

90185000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 90185000 in South Africa?

HS code 90185000 covers Other Ophthalmic Instruments And Appliances 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 9018 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 90185000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 90185000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 90185000 in South Africa?