{"id":8166,"date":"2023-04-01T12:08:42","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T10:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scottshipping.co.za\/?p=8166"},"modified":"2025-11-27T10:38:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:38:19","slug":"duties-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/duties-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Customs Duties\/VAT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-8166\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-8166-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8166-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8166-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-27-2025-10_36_24-AM-768x512.png\" class=\"image wp-image-9877  attachment-768x512 size-768x512\" alt=\"Clipboard with customs documentation and calculator in the foreground at a South African shipping port with containers, cranes and trucks in the background, illustrating customs duties and VAT on imports\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-27-2025-10_36_24-AM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-27-2025-10_36_24-AM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-27-2025-10_36_24-AM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-27-2025-10_36_24-AM-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-27-2025-10_36_24-AM-272x182.png 272w, https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-27-2025-10_36_24-AM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-8166-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1>How to Calculate Customs Duties and VAT on Imports into South Africa<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Planning to import goods into South Africa?<\/strong> Before you order, it's essential to understand the customs duties and VAT that could significantly affect your final costs. These charges are regulated by <strong>SARS (South African Revenue Service)<\/strong> and apply to all imports.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you're importing for personal use or as a business, this guide breaks down the key concepts \u2014 clearly and simply \u2014 to help you stay compliant and in control.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Customs Duties and VAT?<\/h2>\n<p>When goods arrive in South Africa, <strong>SARS charges customs duties and Value-Added Tax (VAT)<\/strong> to raise revenue.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Customs duties<\/strong> are taxes on imported goods, calculated based on their classification in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/Legal\/SCEA1964\/Legal-LPrim-CE-Sch1P1Chpt1-to-99-Schedule-No-1-Part-1-Chapters-1-to-99.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Customs Tariff Book<\/a>, using international HS (Harmonized System) codes.<\/li>\n<li>There are two types:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ordinary duties<\/strong> (Schedule 1)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ad valorem duties<\/strong> (Schedule 2b), often referred to as \"luxury duties\"<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>VAT<\/strong> is currently set at <strong>15%<\/strong> in South Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Calculate Duties and VAT: Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n<h3> Step 1: Determine the Customs Value<\/h3>\n<p>This is the <strong>FOB (Free on Board)<\/strong> value \u2014 usually the invoice amount plus delivery to the export depot, airport, or harbour. It is converted from forex based on exchange rates on the day of import.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s assume SARS determines the customs value as <strong>R1,000<\/strong> for the below example.<\/p>\n<h3> Step 2: Identify the Correct HS Code<\/h3>\n<p>Use SARS\u2019s classification list (yes, it's nearly 700 pages long!) to find your product's HS code. Some codes are super specific:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 1:<\/strong><br \/>\nHS Code: 6101.90.6<br \/>\nDescription: Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks...<\/p>\n<p>Others are much broader:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 2:<\/strong><br \/>\nHS Code: 8528.59.90.5<br \/>\nDescription: Monitors (general category \u2014 includes most, but not all, computer monitors).<\/p>\n<p>Then, determine your product's <strong>region of origin<\/strong> (General, EU\/UK, EFTA, SADC, MERCOSUR, AfCFTA), as this can affect the duty rate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Example 1<\/strong> duty range: 0\u201340%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Example 2<\/strong> duty range: 0\u201325%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check if any <strong>ad valorem<\/strong> duties apply via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/Legal\/SCEA1964\/Legal-LPrim-CE-Sch1P2B-Schedule-No-1-Part-2B.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule 2b<\/a>. These typically range between 0\u20139%.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong> Pro Tip:<\/strong> Choosing the wrong HS code can result in penalties. Classification accuracy is key to avoiding delays and extra costs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3> Step 3: Calculate Customs Duties<\/h3>\n<p>Using the \"General\" region rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Example 1:<\/strong> 40% Ordinary \/ 0% Ad Valorem<\/li>\n<li><strong>Example 2:<\/strong> 25% Ordinary \/ 9% Ad Valorem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Therefore:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Example 1<\/strong> Duties: R400 (Ordinary) \/ R0 (Ad Valorem)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Example 2<\/strong> Duties: R250 (Ordinary) \/ R90 (Ad Valorem)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3> Step 4: Calculate VAT<\/h3>\n<p><strong>VAT is 15% of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The customs value <strong>plus a 10% uplift<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Plus ordinary duties<\/li>\n<li>Plus ad valorem duties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Example 1:<\/strong> 15% of (R1,100 + R400 + R0) = <strong>R225<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Example 2:<\/strong> 15% of (R1,100 + R250 + R90) = <strong>R216<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3> Step 5: Total Import Charges<\/h3>\n<p>In our examples:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Example<\/th>\n<th>Ordinary Duty<\/th>\n<th>Ad Valorem Duty<\/th>\n<th>VAT<\/th>\n<th>Total SARS Charges<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>R400<\/td>\n<td>R0<\/td>\n<td>R225<\/td>\n<td><strong>R625 (63%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>R250<\/td>\n<td>R90<\/td>\n<td>R216<\/td>\n<td><strong>R556 (57%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>However if your product qualifies for <strong>duty-free import<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>0% Ordinary + 0% Ad Valorem = VAT only<\/li>\n<li>VAT = 15% of R1,100 = <strong>R165<\/strong> (16.5%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep in mind, these are <strong>SARS charges only<\/strong>. Your courier or freight forwarder may also charge <strong>clearance fees<\/strong>, <strong>disbursement fees<\/strong>, and <strong>shipping costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Overwhelmed? We've Got You Covered<\/h2>\n<p>We get it \u2014 importing can feel like a maze. That\u2019s why <strong>Scott Shipping Services<\/strong> is here to simplify the entire process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> We give you a <strong>single, all-inclusive cost<\/strong> before purchase \u2014 covering SARS duties, VAT, and shipping fees.<\/li>\n<li> Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/quick-estimate\/\">Quick Estimate Calculator<\/a> for an instant online quote<\/li>\n<li> Submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/quote\/\">custom quote request<\/a><\/li>\n<li> Or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/quote\/\">contact our team<\/a> for advice on your next shipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Shop Global! Ship Local!.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Signature block provided --><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-SSS-Logo-Oct-2017-lrg-long-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scott\u2019s Shipping Services logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-SSS-Logo-Oct-2017-lrg-long-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-SSS-Logo-Oct-2017-lrg-long-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-SSS-Logo-Oct-2017-lrg-long-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-SSS-Logo-Oct-2017-lrg-long-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-SSS-Logo-Oct-2017-lrg-long-1-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning your next import, don\u2019t leave it to chance. <em>Scott\u2019s Shipping Services<\/em> is here to make the process smooth, cost-effective, and fully compliant. <strong>Get your quick estimate today<\/strong> using our <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/quick-estimate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online calculator<\/a>, or <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.staging.scottshipping.co.za\/SSS2026\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a> for expert advice on your shipment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<section id=\"about-author\">\n<h3>About the Author<\/h3>\n<p><em>Written by Scott Kirby, Director of Scott\u2019s Shipping Services.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Scott is the founder and director of <strong>Scott\u2019s Shipping Services<\/strong>, a trusted name in international shipping and customs clearance in South Africa. With over a decade of experience helping hundreds of individuals and businesses import goods safely and efficiently, Scott combines technical expertise with practical know-how. 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