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HS Codes Chapter 97 — Works of Art & Antiques
HS Chapter 97 covers works of art, collectors’ pieces and antiques imported into South Africa — including paintings, original sculpture, stamps and antique items over 100 years old. Most items in Chapter 97 are duty-free (0%) under SARS Schedule 1, though each consignment requires the correct 8-digit tariff heading on the SAD500. The customs value is the FOB (free on board) value — freight and insurance are excluded. JLog handles fine art and antiques customs clearance in South Africa.
HS Chapter 97 covers works of art, collectors pieces and antiques — paintings, drawings, original sculpture, antique collectables, collectors items. 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 97 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 97 shipment is held at the port of entry.
JLog coordinates customs clearance for Chapter 97 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 97 below, or request a quote for clearing your next consignment.
HS codes in Chapter 97 — Art & Antiques
Browse the most-requested HS code pages in this chapter. The full chapter has 27 subheadings — these are the conceptual entry points; each links to the full SARS duty rate, VAT, and permit detail.
- HS 9701.10 — Original paintings, drawings and pastels
- HS 9701.21 — Original oil paintings
- HS 9701.22 — Original watercolour paintings
- HS 9701.29 — Other original paintings and drawings
- HS 9701.90 — Collages and decorative plaques
- HS 9701.91 — Paintings, drawings and pastels
- HS 9701.92 — Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand (excluding drawings of heading 49.06 a…
- HS 9701.99 — Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand (excluding drawings of heading 49.06 a…
- HS 9702.00 — Original engravings, prints and lithographs
- HS 9702.10 — Original engravings and etchings
- HS 9702.90 — Other original prints
- HS 9703.00 — Original sculptures and statuary
- HS 9703.10 — Sculptures and statuary in stone or metal
- HS 9703.90 — Other original sculptures
- HS 9704.00 — Postage stamps, revenue stamps and similar items
- HS 9704.10 — Postage or revenue stamps
- HS 9704.90 — Other collectors’ stamps and stationery
- HS 9705.00 — Collections of zoological, botanical or mineral interest
- HS 9705.10 — Collections of zoological or botanical interest
- HS 9705.21 — Collections of archaeological interest
- HS 9705.22 — Collections of ethnographic interest
- HS 9705.29 — Other collections of historical interest
- HS 9705.31 — Collections of mineralogical interest
- HS 9705.39 — Other collections of scientific interest
- HS 9706.00 — Antiques of an age exceeding one hundred years
- HS 9706.10 — Antiques exceeding 250 years old
- HS 9706.90 — Antiques
What Is HS Chapter 97?
HS Chapter 97 covers the goods classified under Chapter 97 of the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes for all import and export customs declarations under this chapter.
Common Chapter 97 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 97
Goods in HS Chapter 97 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 97 Goods into South Africa
To import goods classified under Chapter 97 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 97 Goods with JLog
JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 97 — 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 goods in HS Chapter 97?
Duty rates vary by subheading within HS Chapter 97. 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 goods classified under HS Chapter 97?
Permit and compliance requirements vary by HS subheading and end-use within Chapter 97. 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 HS Chapter 97 goods through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for all goods in HS Chapter 97, 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: 9 September 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.
Need to clear this commodity? fine art and antiques customs clearance — JLog files customs entries through Cape Town, OR Tambo and Durban with direct FedEx and DHL accounts. Contact info@jlog.co.za.
Typical duty: Free · VAT 15% · 27 codes
Some heading-level and specialised lines have no single ad-valorem rate — confirmed per code at booking.
HS codes in Chapter 97
Most-searched codes first.
- 9701.22 — Mosaics, of an age exceeding 100 years
- 9705.29 — Other collections of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomic…
- 9701.10 — Original paintings, drawings and pastels
- 9701.21 — Paintings, drawings and pastels, of an age exceeding 100 years
- 9701.29 — Other works of heading 97.01, of an age exceeding 100 years
- 9701.90 — Collages and decorative plaques
- 9701.91 — Paintings, drawings and pastels, not of an age exceeding 100 years
- 9701.92 — Mosaics, not of an age exceeding 100 years
- 9701.99 — Other works of heading 97.01, not of an age exceeding 100 years
- 9702.00 — Original engravings, prints and lithographs
- 9702.10 — Original engravings, prints and lithographs, of an age exceeding 10…
- 9702.90 — Original engravings, prints and lithographs, other
- 9703.00 — Original sculptures and statuary
- 9703.10 — Original sculptures and statuary, of an age exceeding 100 years
- 9703.90 — Original sculptures and statuary, other
- 9704.00 — Postage or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers and po…
- 9704.10 — Postage or revenue stamps
- 9704.90 — Other collectors' stamps and stationery
- 9705.00 — Collections of zoological, botanical or mineral interest
- 9705.10 — Collections and collectors' pieces of archaeological, ethnographic …
- 9705.21 — Human specimen and parts thereof
- 9705.22 — Extinct or endangered species and parts thereof
- 9705.31 — Collections and collectors' pieces of numismatic interest, of an ag…
- 9705.39 — Collections and collectors' pieces of numismatic interest, other
- 9706.00 — Antiques of an age exceeding one hundred years
Show all 27 Chapter 97 codes
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