HS Code 9001.10.21 — Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables (excluding those of heading 85.44); sheets and plates of polarising material; lenses (including contact

HS Code 9001.10.21: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables (excluding those of heading 85.44); sheets and plates of polarising material; lenses (including contact lenses),
prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted (excluding such elements of glass not optically worked): Of glass

HS Code 9001.10.21 covers Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables (excluding those of heading 85.44); sheets and plates of polarising material; lenses (including contact lenses),
prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted (excluding such elements of glass not optically worked): Of glass under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables (excluding those of heading 85.44); sheets and plates of polarising material; lenses (including contact lenses),
prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted (excluding such elements of glass not optically worked): Of glass for all import and export customs declarations.

Customs Duty Rate

The customs duty rate for HS Code 9001.10.21 is 15%. 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.

What Falls Under HS Code 9001.10.21?

This tariff heading covers Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables (excluding those of heading 85.44); sheets and plates of polarising material; lenses (including contact lenses),
prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted (excluding such elements of glass not optically worked): Of glass. All importers and exporters must use this code on SARS customs declarations (SAD500), commercial invoices, and shipping documents.

How to Import or Export Under HS Code 9001.10.21

To move goods under HS Code 9001.10.21 across South African borders, you must be registered with SARS as an importer or exporter. JLog’s TradeReady service handles SARS registration. Once registered, a customs declaration is lodged by you or a licensed broker.

JLog Customs Clearance for HS Code 9001.10.21

JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 9001.10.21. We handle the full SARS submission — from checking documents to lodging declarations and managing SARS queries.

We also provide ClearSA — real-time customs clearance tracking so you can monitor your SARS submission status at every step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS Code 9001.10.21 used for?
HS Code 9001.10.21 is the official tariff code for Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables (excluding those of heading 85.44); sheets and plates of polarising material; lenses (including contact lenses),
prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted (excluding such elements of glass not optically worked): Of glass under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.

What duty do I pay on HS Code 9001.10.21?
The customs duty rate is 15%. 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 9001.10.21?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 9001.10.21 on your behalf.

Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.

Related JLog Services

JLog provides customs clearance services for goods under this HS code. Our team handles SARS submissions, documentation, and query management.

• Customs Clearance South Africa — Full SARS clearance service
• ClearSA — Real-time customs monitoring platform
• TradeReady — SARS importer/exporter registration
• HS Code Directory — Browse all 10,402 South African tariff codes

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