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HS Codes Chapter 27 — Mineral Fuels & Oils

HS Chapter 27 covers mineral fuels; oils; waxes — petrol, diesel, crude oil, LPG, bitumen and lubricants. For South African importers and exporters clearing through SARS, this chapter sits at the heart of everyday customs work at OR Tambo, Cape Town Container Terminal and Durban Harbour.

Every consignment under Chapter 27 must be declared on a SAD500 using the correct 8-digit tariff heading. The duty rate, rebates and any import permits all follow from that classification. A wrong tariff heading is the single most common reason a Chapter 27 shipment is held at the port of entry.

JLog coordinates customs clearance for Chapter 27 goods moving through Cape Town. We prepare the SAD500, manage the submission to SARS, and keep your classification defensible and your duty correct. Whether you are importing a one-off sample or running a regular container programme, we handle the paperwork so your consignment keeps moving. Browse the most-requested HS codes in Chapter 27 below, or request a quote for clearing your next consignment.

HS codes in Chapter 27 — Mineral Fuels & Oils

Browse the most-requested HS code pages in this chapter. The full chapter has 106 subheadings — these are the conceptual entry points; each links to the full SARS duty rate, VAT, and permit detail.

• HS 2701.11 — Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal: Anthracite
• HS 2701.12 — Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal: Bituminous coal
• HS 2701.19 — Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal: Other coal
• HS 2701.20 — Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal: Briquettes, ovoids and s…
• HS 2702.10 — Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet: Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not …
• HS 2702.20 — Lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet: Agglomerated lignite
• HS 2703.00 — Peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated
• HS 2704.00 — Coke and semi-coke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not
• HS 2705.00 — Hs 2705 00 Coal Gas Water Gas Producer | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
• HS 2705.00 — Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than
• HS 2706.00 — Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars,
• HS 2707.10 — Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in whi…

What Is HS Chapter 27?

HS Chapter 27 covers mineral fuels, mineral oils and their distillation products including petroleum and coal under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify crude oil, petrol, diesel, jet fuel, coal, natural gas and LNG for all import and export customs declarations.

Common Chapter 27 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 Chapter 27

Goods in HS Chapter 27 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 Chapter 27 Goods into South Africa

To import crude oil, petrol, diesel, jet fuel, coal, natural gas and LNG into South Africa, you must be registered with SARS as an importer. All goods must be declared on a SAD500 customs declaration. JLog’s DutyCheq service handles SARS importer registration, and our customs clearance team manages all SARS submissions.

Shipping Chapter 27 Goods with JLog

JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 27 — from freight quotes and carrier booking to customs clearance, SARS submission management, and delivery to your door.

Contact JLog: info@jlog.co.za | 021 300 6099

Frequently Asked Questions

What duty applies to mineral fuels, mineral oils and their distillation products including petroleum and coal?
Duty rates vary by subheading within HS Chapter 27. 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 crude oil, petrol, diesel, jet fuel, coal, natural gas and LNG?
Permit and compliance requirements vary by HS subheading and end-use within Chapter 27. Some lines may require ITAC import permits, product compliance certificates or origin certificates to claim a preferential rate. Check the individual HS code page or contact JLog for a per-product check.

Can JLog clear crude oil, petrol, diesel, jet fuel, coal, natural gas and LNG through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for all goods in HS Chapter 27, 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
• DutyCheq — HS code, duty and import VAT calculator
• HS Code Directory — Browse all South African tariff codes

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