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HS Codes Chapter 43 — Furskins
HS Chapter 43 covers furskins and artificial fur — raw fox, rabbit, mink, sable furs, tanned furskins and garments. 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 43 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 43 shipment is held at the port of entry. CITES permits are mandatory for many species; DEFF may hold consignments pending species verification.
Many Chapter 43 sub-headings carry ITAC-administered rebates or preferential duty under AGOA, SADC, EFTA, Mercosur and the UK EPA. Claiming them correctly requires a valid certificate of origin and a matched invoice value.
JLog coordinates customs clearance for Chapter 43 goods moving through Cape Town. We prepare the SAD500, manage the submission to SARS, and support any ITAC or DAFF permitting your consignment requires. 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 43 below, or request a quote for clearing your next consignment.
Typical duty: Free–30% · VAT 15% · 14 codes
Some heading-level and specialised lines have no single ad-valorem rate — confirmed per code at booking.
HS codes in Chapter 43
Most-searched codes first.
- 4304.00 — Artificial fur and articles thereof
- 4301.10 — Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cutt…
- 4301.30 — Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cutt…
- 4301.60 — Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cutt…
- 4301.80 — Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cutt…
- 4301.90 — Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cutt…
- 4302.11 — Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other …
- 4302.19 — Other
- 4302.19.10 — Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and oth…
- 4302.19.90 — Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and oth…
- 4302.20 — Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other …
- 4302.30 — Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other …
- 4303.10 — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories of furskin
- 4303.90 — Articles of apparel, clothing accessories and other articles of fur…
JLog handles Furskins consignment clearance daily at ACS, OR Tambo and CTCT. Get a clearing quote
Related chapters
What Is HS Chapter 43?
HS Chapter 43 covers raw and tanned furskins and articles of fur under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify raw and tanned furskins and articles of fur for all import and export customs declarations.
Common Chapter 43 HS Codes
Use the HS code search to find the specific code for your product. Each code lists its current import duty rate, VAT treatment and customs notes.
Import Duty and VAT for HS Chapter 43
Duty on Chapter 43 goods ranges from free to 30% depending on the subheading, plus 15% VAT on the ATV (FOB customs value + 10% uplift for non-SACU origin + non-rebated duty). Check the individual HS code pages, or contact JLog for a landed-cost calculation.
Importing Chapter 43 Goods into South Africa
To import raw and tanned furskins and articles of fur into South Africa, you must be registered with SARS as an importer. All goods are declared on a SAD500 customs declaration. JLog’s DutyCheq service handles SARS importer registration, and our customs clearance team manages the SARS submissions.
Shipping Chapter 43 Goods with JLog
JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 43 — 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 raw and tanned furskins and articles of fur?
Rates range from free to 30% within HS Chapter 43, depending on the subheading. Use the HS code search above to confirm the specific rate, or contact JLog for a landed-cost estimate.
Do I need a permit to import raw and tanned furskins and articles of fur?
Permit and compliance requirements vary by HS subheading and end-use within Chapter 43. Some lines may require ITAC import permits, DAFF or health 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 raw and tanned furskins and articles of fur through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for goods in HS Chapter 43, 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
Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule (Schedule 1 Part 1).