HS 2710.19.52 covers other petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous mi… imported into South Africa. Under this six-digit subheading, the General (MFN) customs duty under SARS Schedule 1 is 0,55c/li with a maximum of 8%. The customs value is the FOB (free on board) value of the goods — freight and insurance are excluded. Import VAT is then VAT = ((FOB customs value × 1.10) + customs duty) × 15%. JLog is a Cape Town customs clearance specialist, based in Woodstock, that clears consignments under HS 2710.19.52 through Cape Town and OR Tambo with direct FedEx and DHL accounts and paired customs work at both ends. On a R2 000 declared consignment the duty is about R0 and import VAT about R330, for roughly R2 330 landed before freight. For an exact, classification-checked landed cost, request a JLog quote.
HS Code 2710.19.52 covers Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (excluding crude); preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by mass 70 per cent or more of
petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils: Other prepared lubricating oils under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (excluding crude); preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by mass 70 per cent or more of
petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils: Other prepared lubricating oils for all import and export customs declarations.
The customs duty rate for HS Code 2710.19.52 is 0,55c/li with a maximum of 8%. Duty is calculated on the FOB customs value (the goods value at the point of loading onto the carrier; international freight and insurance are not part of the duty base). Import VAT is then 15% of the Added Tax Value (ATV) — customs value + 10% uplift (for non-SACU origin; nil for BLNS countries) + non-rebated duty.
This tariff heading covers Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (excluding crude); preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by mass 70 per cent or more of
petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils: Other prepared lubricating oils. All importers and exporters must use this code on SARS customs declarations (SAD500), commercial invoices, and shipping documents.
To move goods under HS Code 2710.19.52 across South African borders, you’ll need to be registered with SARS as an importer or exporter (customs client code) before your first shipment. Once registered, JLog handles your customs clearance.
JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 2710.19.52. We handle the full SARS submission — from checking documents to lodging declarations and managing SARS queries.
We also provide DutyCheq — real-time customs clearance tracking so you can monitor your SARS submission status at every step.
Contact JLog: info@jlog.co.za | 021 300 6099
The customs duty on HS 2710.19.52 is set at the 8-digit tariff line, so a single headline rate would be misleading. Check your exact line with the scanner below, or request a JLog quote for a classified landed cost.
Last updated: 4 July 2026
Speak to JLog’s Cape Town customs team: info@jlog.co.za · 021 300 6099
What is HS Code 2710.19.52 used for?
HS Code 2710.19.52 is the official tariff code for Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (excluding crude); preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by mass 70 per cent or more of
petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils: Other prepared lubricating oils under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.
What duty do I pay on HS Code 2710.19.52?
The customs duty rate is 0,55c/li with a maximum of 8%. Plus 15% VAT on import. Contact JLog for a full landed cost calculation including all applicable levies.
Do I need a customs broker for HS Code 2710.19.52?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 2710.19.52 on your behalf.
Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.
JLog provides customs clearance services for goods under this HS code. Our team handles SARS submissions, documentation, and query management.
JLog — Customs Clearance and Logistics Technology, Cape Town
Importing goods under this code?
JLog clears them — from R3,500. Licensed SARS agent, Cape Town port.
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| AGOA | See SARS Schedule 4 for AGOA-specific provisions |
| VAT | 15% |
Last verified 20 Sep 2026 from SARS tariff book.
| Destination | Carrier | From (ZAR / 10kg) | Transit days |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH | FedEx | 2,087.18 | 3 |
| NZ | FedEx | 2,275.61 | 5 |
| BR | FedEx | 2,961.72 | 8 |
| JP | FedEx | 2,275.61 | 5 |
| CA | FedEx | 2,323.69 | 4 |
| IN | FedEx | 2,230.28 | 8 |
| CN | DHL Express | 5,532.77 | 3 |
| SG | FedEx | 2,275.61 | 5 |
| AE | FedEx | 2,230.28 | 5 |
| NL | FedEx | 2,138.18 | 3 |