What Is HS Chapter 44?
HS Chapter 44 covers wood and articles of wood including lumber, plywood, chipboard, veneer, joinery and furniture blanks under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify timber, sawn wood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminated flooring, wooden furniture components and joinery for all import and export customs declarations.
For specialist outbound consignments — designer furniture pieces being sold or shipped to international buyers — see our service overview for exporting designer furniture and interior pieces from South Africa.
Common Wood & Wood Articles 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 44
Goods in HS Chapter 44 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 Wood & Wood Articles into South Africa
To import timber, sawn wood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminated flooring, wooden furniture components and joinery into South Africa, you must be registered with SARS as an importer. All goods must be declared on a SAD500 customs declaration. JLog’s TradeReady service handles SARS importer registration, and our customs clearance team manages all SARS submissions.
Shipping Wood & Wood Articles with JLog
JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 44 — 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 wood and articles of wood including lumber, plywood, chipboard, veneer, joinery and furniture blanks?
Duty rates vary by subheading within HS Chapter 44. 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 timber, sawn wood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminated flooring, wooden furniture components and joinery?
Wood duties vary. South Africa applies duties on finished wood products to protect local industry.
Can JLog clear timber, sawn wood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminated flooring, wooden furniture components and joinery through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for all goods in HS Chapter 44, including document preparation, SARS submission, and query management. Contact us for a quote.
Related JLog Services
- Customs Clearance South Africa — Full SARS clearance service
- ClearSA — Real-time customs monitoring platform
- TradeReady — SARS importer/exporter registration
- HS Code Directory — Browse all South African tariff codes
Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.