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HS Codes Chapter 81 — Other Base Metals
HS Chapter 81 covers other base metals — tungsten, molybdenum, magnesium, cobalt, titanium and cermets. 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 81 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 81 shipment is held at the port of entry.
JLog coordinates customs clearance for Chapter 81 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 81 below, or request a quote for clearing your next consignment.
Typical duty: Free · VAT 15% · 56 codes
Some heading-level and specialised lines have no single ad-valorem rate — confirmed per code at booking.
HS codes in Chapter 81
Most-searched codes first.
- Hs 8113 00 Cermets And Articles Thereof Including | Import Duty South Africa …
- Hs 8112 99 Other | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- 8101.10 — Powders
- 8101.96 — Wire
- Hs 8104 11 Containing At Least 998 Per | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- 8103.30 — Waste and scrap
- Hs 8101 99 Other | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8112 29 Other | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8112 61 Waste And Scrap | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8110 10 Unwrought Antimony Powders | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8101 94 Unwrought Tungsten Including Bars And | Import Duty South Africa |…
- Hs 8105 30 Waste And Scrap | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8110 20 Waste And Scrap | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- 8103.91 — Crucibles
- 8109.39 — Other
- Hs 8102 96 Wire | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- 8101.97 — Waste and scrap
- 8106.10 — Containing more than 99.99 per cent of bismuth by mass
- 8108.30 — Waste and scrap
- 8111.00 — Manganese and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
- Hs 8102 97 Waste And Scrap | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8104 19 Other | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8112 12 Unwrought Powders | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8112 51 Unwrought Powders | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- 8108.20 — Unwrought titanium; powders
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- 8112.41 — Unwrought; waste and scrap; powders
- Hs 8103 99 Other | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8110 90 Other | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8112 52 Waste And Scrap | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8112 69 Other | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- 8112.49 — Other
- Hs 8102 10 Powders | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8104 90 Other | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8109 29 Other | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- Hs 8109 99 Other | Import Duty South Africa | JLog
- 8102.95 — Bars and rods (excluding those obtained simply by sintering), profi…
- 8102.94 — Unwrought molybdenum, including bars and rods obtained simply by si…
- 8102.99 — Other
- 8103.20 — Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sint…
- 8104.20 — Waste and scrap
- 8104.30 — Raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size; powders
- 8105.20 — Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy;…
- 8105.90 — Other
- 8106.90 — Other
- 8108.90 — Other
- 8109.21 — Containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by mass
- 8109.31 — Containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by mass
- 8109.91 — Containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by mass
- 8112.13 — Waste and scrap
- 8112.19 — Other
- 8112.21 — Unwrought; powders
- 8112.22 — Waste and scrap
- 8112.31 — Unwrought; waste and scrap; powder
- 8112.39 — Other
- 8112.59 — Other
- 8112.92 — Unwrought; waste and scrap; powders
JLog handles Other Base Metals consignment clearance daily at ACS, OR Tambo and CTCT. Get a clearing quote
Related chapters
What Is HS Chapter 81?
HS Chapter 81 covers other base metals including tungsten, molybdenum, cobalt, titanium, manganese and magnesium under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify tungsten carbide, cobalt, titanium, beryllium, manganese metal and metal carbides for all import and export customs declarations.
Common Chapter 81 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 81
Goods in HS Chapter 81 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 81 Goods into South Africa
To import tungsten carbide, cobalt, titanium, beryllium, manganese metal and metal carbides 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 81 Goods with JLog
JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 81 — from freight quotes and carrier booking to customs clearance, SARS submission management, and delivery to your door.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What duty applies to other base metals including tungsten, molybdenum, cobalt, titanium, manganese and magnesium?
Duty rates vary by subheading within HS Chapter 81. 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 tungsten carbide, cobalt, titanium, beryllium, manganese metal and metal carbides?
Permit and compliance requirements vary by HS subheading and end-use within Chapter 81. 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 tungsten carbide, cobalt, titanium, beryllium, manganese metal and metal carbides through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for all goods in HS Chapter 81, 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 — SARS importer/exporter registration
- HS Code Directory — Browse all South African tariff codes
Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.