HS 8431.10 covers Of Machinery Of Heading 8425 imported into South Africa. Under this six-digit subheading, the customs duty is set at the 8-digit tariff line and ranges from free to 10% — the breakdown below (and the scanner) pin down your exact line. 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 8431.10 through Cape Town and OR Tambo with direct FedEx and DHL accounts and paired customs work at both ends. Import VAT of 15% is charged on the added-tax value (ATV), and the worked breakdown below shows the landed cost per tariff line. For an exact, classification-checked landed cost, request a JLog quote.
What Is Hs 8431 10 Of Machinery Of Heading 8425?
Hs 8431 10 Of Machinery Of Heading 8425 covers hs 8431 10 of machinery of heading 8425 products under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify hs 8431 10 of machinery of heading 8425 goods for all import and export customs declarations.
Common Hs 8431 10 Of Machinery Of Heading 8425 HS Codes
Use the JLog HS Code Directory to find the specific code for your product. Each code includes the current import duty rate, VAT treatment, and customs notes.
Import Duty and VAT for Hs 8431 10 Of Machinery Of Heading 8425
Goods in Hs 8431 10 Of Machinery Of Heading 8425 are subject to South African import duty plus 15% VAT on the ATV (FOB customs value + 10% uplift for non-SACU origin + non-rebated duty). Duty rates vary by subheading — check the individual HS code pages or contact JLog for a landed cost calculation.
Importing Hs 8431 10 Of Machinery Of Heading 8425 into South Africa
To import hs 8431 10 of machinery of heading 8425 goods into South Africa, you must be registered with SARS as an importer. All goods must be declared on a SAD500 customs declaration. JLog’s TradeReady service handles SARS importer registration, and our customs clearance team manages all SARS submissions.
Shipping Hs 8431 10 Of Machinery Of Heading 8425 with JLog
JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in Hs 8431 10 Of Machinery Of Heading 8425 — from freight quotes and carrier booking to customs clearance, SARS submission management, and delivery to your door.
Contact JLog: [email protected] | 021 300 6099
Frequently Asked Questions
What duty applies to hs 8431 10 of machinery of heading 8425 products?
Duty rates vary by subheading within Hs 8431 10 Of Machinery Of Heading 8425. Use the HS code search above to find the specific rate, or contact JLog for a customs classification consultation.
Do I need a permit to import hs 8431 10 of machinery of heading 8425 goods?
Contact JLog for duty rates and import guidance for this category.
Can JLog clear hs 8431 10 of machinery of heading 8425 goods through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for all goods in Hs 8431 10 Of Machinery Of Heading 8425, including document preparation, SARS submission, and query management. Contact us for a quote.
Related JLog Services
- Customs Clearance South Africa — Full SARS clearance service
- DutyCheq — Real-time customs monitoring platform
- TradeReady — SARS importer/exporter registration
- HS Code Directory — Browse all South African tariff codes
Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.
Import duty, VAT and a worked landed-cost example for HS 8431.10
Customs duty: set at the 8-digit tariff line — see the breakdown below · VAT: 15% on the ATV
The customs value is the FOB goods value (freight and insurance excluded).
Duty by 8-digit line (SARS Schedule 1):
| 8-digit line | Description | General duty |
|---|---|---|
| 8431.10.05 | – Of triple spur gear chain hoists | 10% |
| 8431.10.10 | – Of hydraulic trolley mounted garage jacks, of a lifting capacity not exceeding 11 t | 10% |
| 8431.10.25 | – Of other hydraulic lifting jacks, hand-type, of a lifting capacity not exceeding 90,7 t | 10% |
| 8431.10.30 | – Of other mechanical lifting jacks, hand-type, of a lifting capacity not exceeding 90,7 t | 10% |
| 8431.10.90 | – Other | Free (0%) |
Not sure which line your product falls under? Check it with the scanner.
Worked example at the 8431.10.90 line (Free (0%)) on a R2 000 consignment:
| Customs value (FOB) | R2 000 |
| Customs duty (Free (0%)) | R0 |
| ATV = (R2 000 × 1.10) + R0 | R2 200 |
| Import VAT (15% of ATV) | R330 |
| Landed cost before freight | R2 330 |
Duty is charged on the FOB customs value only — freight and insurance are excluded. VAT = ((FOB customs value × 1.10) + customs duty) × 15%. The 10% upliftment does not apply to goods of BLNS/SACU origin (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini). Freight, insurance and clearing fees are added to the total on top. Figures are indicative; request a quote for an exact, classification-checked landed cost.
Last updated: 4 July 2026
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Current SARS duty rates — HS 8431.10
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| AGOA | See SARS Schedule 4 for AGOA-specific provisions |
| VAT | 15% |
Last verified 26 Jul 2026 from SARS tariff book.
Shipping rates from South Africa — HS 8431.10
| Destination | Carrier | From (ZAR / 10kg) | Transit days |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH | FedEx | 2,054.03 | 3 |
| NZ | FedEx | 2,232.84 | 5 |
| BR | FedEx | 2,883.90 | 8 |
| JP | FedEx | 2,232.84 | 5 |
| CA | FedEx | 2,323.09 | 4 |
| IN | FedEx | 2,189.82 | 8 |
| CN | DHL Express | 5,294.28 | 3 |
| SG | FedEx | 2,232.84 | 5 |
| AE | FedEx | 2,189.82 | 5 |
| NL | FedEx | 2,054.03 | 3 |