Eight free tools for South African importers and exporters — HS code lookup, duty and VAT calculations, landed cost, container shipping estimates, port delay data, and SARS risk screening. No registration. No login. Use them directly.
HS Code Lookup
Search all 11,876 SARS tariff codes. Enter a product description or code to see the applicable duty rate, VAT, rebate provisions, and import restrictions.
Duty & Customs VAT
Understand South African import duty and the 15% customs VAT (ATV method) applied at the border. Uses real SARS rates with worked examples for common goods.
Landed Cost Calculator
Total up every cost to land goods in South Africa — freight, import duty, customs VAT, clearance fees, and local delivery. Know your full import cost before ordering.
Import VAT Calculator
Calculates customs VAT on the ATV (Ad Valorem Tax Value) — the customs value plus applicable duty, not just the invoice price. Avoid underestimating your tax bill.
Container Shipping Cost
Estimate FCL and LCL sea freight costs for shipments to or from South Africa. Based on origin, destination, and commodity type.
SARS Detention Risk Checker
Check whether your shipment profile is likely to be flagged for physical examination or detention by SARS customs. Get specific steps to reduce your risk.
SARS Tariff Book (PDF)
Download JLog’s free SARS Tariff Quick Reference 2026 — HS duty rates across 29 chapters, customs VAT calculation, and required import documents, in one concise PDF.
SA Port Delay Index — Live Data
Current delay status at South Africa’s major ports — Cape Town, Durban, and Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha. Updated every 6 hours from live carrier data.
JLog Port Delay Index
This index will show average customs clearance times at Cape Town and Durban ports, updated monthly from JLog's operational data.
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Want a deeper breakdown? Our import duties guide explains how SARS calculates duty and customs VAT step by step — with worked examples for clothing, electronics, vehicles, and machinery. See all the detail behind the numbers these tools produce.
Paid Too Much Duty? Customs Tax Advisory
Not a calculator xe2x80x94 a service. If you suspect your past clearances used the wrong HS code or missed a preferential duty rate, JLogxe2x80x99s customs tax advisory service reviews your import declarations and identifies whether a SARS refund application or compliance correction is warranted.