HS 2710.19 covers other petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous mi… imported into South Africa. Under this six-digit subheading, the customs duty is set at the 8-digit tariff line and ranges from free to 15% — the breakdown below (and the scanner) pin down your exact line. The customs value is the FOB (free on board) value of the goods — freight and insurance are excluded. Import VAT is then VAT = ((FOB customs value × 1.10) + customs duty) × 15%. JLog is a Cape Town customs clearance specialist, based in Woodstock, that clears consignments under HS 2710.19 through Cape Town and OR Tambo with direct FedEx and DHL accounts and paired customs work at both ends. Import VAT of 15% is charged on the added-tax value (ATV), and the worked breakdown below shows the landed cost per tariff line. For an exact, classification-checked landed cost, request a JLog quote.
HS Code 2710.19 covers Other medium and heavy petroleum oils under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Other medium and heavy petroleum oils for all import and export customs declarations.
The customs duty is set at the 8-digit tariff line and ranges from free to 15% — most medium and heavy petroleum sub-codes (aviation kerosene, power kerosene, marked illuminating kerosene) are free; certain commercial fuel oils attract up to 15% MFN; per-litre levies (0.091c/li to 0.183c/li) apply to unmarked fuel sub-codes per SARS Schedule No. 1, Part 1. 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.
This tariff heading covers Other medium and heavy petroleum oils. All importers and exporters must use this code on SARS customs declarations (SAD500), commercial invoices, and shipping documents.
To move goods under HS Code 2710.19 across South African borders, you’ll need to be registered with SARS as an importer or exporter (customs client code) before your first shipment. Once registered, JLog handles your customs clearance.
JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 2710.19. We handle the full SARS submission — from checking documents to lodging declarations and managing SARS queries.
We also provide DutyCheq — real-time customs clearance tracking so you can monitor your SARS submission status at every step.
Contact JLog: info@jlog.co.za | 021 300 6099
Customs duty: set at the 8-digit tariff line — see the breakdown below · VAT: 15% on the ATV
The customs value is the FOB goods value (freight and insurance excluded).
Duty by 8-digit line (SARS Schedule 1):
| 8-digit line | Description | General duty |
|---|---|---|
| 2710.19.07 | – – Aviation kerosene, as defined in Additional Note 1(d) | Free (0%) |
| 2710.19.09 | – – Power kerosene, as defined in Additional Note 1(e) | Free (0%) |
| 2710.19.15 | – – Illuminating kerosene, as defined in Additional Note 1(f), marked | Free (0%) |
| 2710.19.26 | – – Illuminating kerosene, as defined in Additional Note 1(f), unmarked | 0,183c/li |
| 2710.19.30 | – – Distillate fuel, as defined in Additional Note 1(g) | 0,183c/li |
| 2710.19.35 | – – Residual fuel oils, as defined in Additional Note 1(h) | Free (0%) |
| 2710.19.37 | – – Specific aliphatic hydrocarbons solvents, as defined in Additional Note 1(ij), marked | Free (0%) |
| 2710.19.39 | – – Specified hydrocarbon solvents, as defined in Additional Note 1(ij), unmarked | 0,183c/li |
| 2710.19.45 | – – Mixed alkylenes | 10% |
| 2710.19.47 | – – Lubricating grease | 1,8c/kg with a maximum of 15% |
| 2710.19.49 | – – Prepared lubricating oils, in containers holding less than 5 li | 15% |
| 2710.19.52 | – – Other prepared lubricating oils | 0,55c/li with a maximum of 8% |
| 2710.19.55 | – – Base oils for prepared lubricating oil, manufactured by the refining of used lubricati | 0,55c/li with a maximum of 8% |
| 2710.19.57 | – – Other base oils for prepared lubricating oil | 0,1c/li with a maximum of 8% |
| 2710.19.60 | – – Transformer oil and cable oil | Free (0%) |
| 2710.19.70 | – – Other insulating oil or dielectric oil | 15% |
| 2710.19.80 | – – Hydraulic transmission fluids | 15% |
| 2710.19.90 | – – Other | 11c/li |
Not sure which line your product falls under? Check it with the scanner.
Worked example at the 2710.19.49 line (15%) on a R2 000 consignment:
| Customs value (FOB) | R2 000 |
| Customs duty (15% — example for heavy fuel oil sub-codes; kerosene and similar attract per-litre levies instead) | R300 |
| ATV = (R2 000 × 1.10) + R300 | R2 500 |
| Import VAT (15% of ATV) | R375 |
| Landed cost before freight | R2 675 |
Duty is charged on the FOB customs value only — freight and insurance are excluded. VAT = ((FOB customs value × 1.10) + customs duty) × 15%. The 10% upliftment does not apply to goods of BLNS/SACU origin (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini). Freight, insurance and clearing fees are added to the total on top. Figures are indicative; request a quote for an exact, classification-checked landed cost.
Last updated: 4 July 2026
Speak to JLog’s Cape Town customs team: info@jlog.co.za · 021 300 6099
What is HS Code 2710.19 used for?
HS Code 2710.19 is the official tariff code for Other medium and heavy petroleum oils under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.
What duty do I pay on HS Code 2710.19?
The customs duty varies by 8-digit sub-code and ranges from free to 15% MFN (some sub-codes attract per-litre levies instead of ad valorem rates). Verify the correct 8-digit sub-code in SARS Schedule No. 1, Part 1 before clearing. Plus 15% VAT on import. Contact JLog for a full landed cost calculation.
Do I need a customs broker for HS Code 2710.19?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 2710.19 on your behalf.
Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.
JLog provides customs clearance services for goods under this HS code. Our team handles SARS submissions, documentation, and query management.
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Importing goods under this code?
JLog clears them — from R3,500. Licensed SARS agent, Cape Town port.
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| AGOA | See SARS Schedule 4 for AGOA-specific provisions |
| VAT | 15% |
Last verified 20 Sep 2026 from SARS tariff book.
| Destination | Carrier | From (ZAR / 10kg) | Transit days |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH | FedEx | 2,087.18 | 3 |
| NZ | FedEx | 2,275.61 | 5 |
| BR | FedEx | 2,961.72 | 8 |
| JP | FedEx | 2,275.61 | 5 |
| CA | FedEx | 2,323.69 | 4 |
| IN | FedEx | 2,230.28 | 8 |
| CN | DHL Express | 5,532.77 | 3 |
| SG | FedEx | 2,275.61 | 5 |
| AE | FedEx | 2,230.28 | 5 |
| NL | FedEx | 2,138.18 | 3 |