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HS Code 0808.30: Apples, pears and quinces, fresh: Pears

HS Code 0808.30 covers Apples, pears and quinces, fresh: Pears under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Apples, pears and quinces, fresh: Pears for all import and export customs declarations.

Customs Duty Rate

The customs duty rate for HS Code 0808.30 is 4%. Duty is calculated on the FOB customs value (the goods value at the point of loading onto the carrier; international freight and insurance are not part of the duty base). Import VAT is then 15% of the Added Tax Value (ATV) — customs value + 10% uplift (for non-SACU origin; nil for BLNS countries) + non-rebated duty.

What Falls Under HS Code 0808.30?

This tariff heading covers Apples, pears and quinces, fresh: Pears. All importers and exporters must use this code on SARS customs declarations (SAD500), commercial invoices, and shipping documents.

How to Import or Export Under HS Code 0808.30

To move goods under HS Code 0808.30 across South African borders, you must be registered with SARS as an importer or exporter. JLog’s TradeReady service handles SARS registration. Once registered, a customs declaration is lodged by you or a licensed broker.

JLog Customs Clearance for HS Code 0808.30

JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 0808.30. We handle the full SARS submission — from checking documents to lodging declarations and managing SARS queries.

We also provide ClearSA — real-time customs clearance tracking so you can monitor your SARS submission status at every step.

Contact JLog: [email protected] | 021 300 6099

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS Code 0808.30 used for?
HS Code 0808.30 is the official tariff code for Apples, pears and quinces, fresh: Pears under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.

What duty do I pay on HS Code 0808.30?
The customs duty rate is 4%. Plus 15% VAT on import. Contact JLog for a full landed cost calculation including all applicable levies.

Do I need a customs broker for HS Code 0808.30?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 0808.30 on your behalf.

Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.

Related JLog Services

JLog provides customs clearance services for goods under this HS code. Our team handles SARS submissions, documentation, and query management.

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Current SARS duty rates — HS 0808.30

ItemRate
General duty4%
SADC preferentialfree
EU EPAfree
UK EPAfree
EFTA4%
MERCOSUR4%
AfCFTA1,6%
AGOASee SARS Schedule 4 for AGOA-specific provisions
VAT15%

Last verified 23 Aug 2026 from SARS tariff book.

Shipping rates from South Africa — HS 0808.30

DestinationCarrierFrom (ZAR / 10kg)Transit days
CHFedEx2,701.963
NZFedEx2,271.605
BRFedEx2,933.978
JPFedEx2,271.605
CAFedEx2,363.434
INFedEx2,227.848
CNDHL Express5,437.373
SGFedEx2,271.605
AEFedEx2,227.845
NLFedEx2,140.693

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