South Africa HS Code

HS Code 940540: Other electric lamps and lighting fittings in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 940540 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 940540 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 940540?

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 940540 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 940540 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 940540 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other electric lamps and lighting fittings. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 940540 belongs to Section XX: Miscellaneous manufactured articles, Chapter 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings, Heading 9405: Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included.

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Classification Path of HS Code 940540 in South Africa

Section XX

Chapters (94-96) Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Chapter 94

Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings

HS Code 9405

Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 940540

Other electric lamps and lighting fittings

HS Code 94054010

Ships' Navigation Lamps, Of Plastics

HS Code 94054017

Ships navigation lamps

HS Code 94054019

Light emitting diode (LED) lamps of the screw-in, bayonet or similar types

HS Code 94054021

Other,containing light emitting diodes (LED) as a source of illumination

HS Code 94054047

Shadowless, commonly used in operating theatres or by dental surgeons

HS Code 94054050

Other, Of Base Metal, Identifiable For Use With Discharge Lamps

HS Code 94054055

Other, with base and diffusers of base metal

HS Code 94054060

Floodlights and spotlights designed for use solely or principally with theatre, stage, television or film productions

HS Code 94054080

Rope lights, having a casing of polymers of vinyl (chloride) with an outside diameter of 13 mm or more but not exceeding 15 mm, internally fitted with interconnected lamps

HS Code 94054090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 940540 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 9405

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 9405

1 940542: Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included $76.5M 2 940511: Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included $16.3M 3 940549: Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included $10.8M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 9405

1 940542: Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included $12.7M 2 940549: Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included $11.7M 3 940541: Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included $8.1M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Other electric lamps and lighting fittings (940540)

HS Code 94054010

Ships' Navigation Lamps, Of Plastics

HS Code 94054017

Ships navigation lamps

HS Code 94054019

Light emitting diode (LED) lamps of the screw-in, bayonet or similar types

HS Code 94054021

Other,containing light emitting diodes (LED) as a source of illumination

HS Code 94054047

Shadowless, commonly used in operating theatres or by dental surgeons

HS Code 94054050

Other, Of Base Metal, Identifiable For Use With Discharge Lamps

HS Code 94054055

Other, with base and diffusers of base metal

HS Code 94054060

Floodlights and spotlights designed for use solely or principally with theatre, stage, television or film productions

HS Code 94054080

Rope lights, having a casing of polymers of vinyl (chloride) with an outside diameter of 13 mm or more but not exceeding 15 mm, internally fitted with interconnected lamps

HS Code 94054090

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 940540 in South Africa?

HS code 940540 covers Other electric lamps and lighting fittings in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 94 (Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings), Heading 9405 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 940540 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 940540?

Where can I officially look up HS code 940540 in South Africa?