Hs 2716 00 Electrical Energy | Import Duty South Africa | JLog

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Quick answer HS 2716.00 — Import duty free (0%) · VAT 15% on ATV (FOB + 10% uplift + duty) · Clearance via Cape Town, Johannesburg or Durban.
Import duty
free (0%)
on FOB value
Import VAT
15%
on ATV
Duty base
FOB
SARS standard
Clearance
24–48h
Green channel

The customs duty rate for HS Code 2716.00 is free (0%).

What Is Hs 2716 00 Electrical Energy?

Hs 2716 00 Electrical Energy covers hs 2716 00 electrical energy products under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify hs 2716 00 electrical energy goods for all import and export customs declarations.

Common Hs 2716 00 Electrical Energy 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 2716 00 Electrical Energy

Goods in Hs 2716 00 Electrical Energy 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 Hs 2716 00 Electrical Energy into South Africa

To import hs 2716 00 electrical energy goods into South Africa, you must be registered with SARS as an importer. All goods must be declared on a SAD500 customs declaration. Once you’re registered, JLog’s customs clearance team manages the declaration and all SARS submissions.

Shipping Hs 2716 00 Electrical Energy with JLog

JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in Hs 2716 00 Electrical Energy — 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What duty applies to hs 2716 00 electrical energy products?
Duty rates vary by subheading within Hs 2716 00 Electrical Energy. 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 hs 2716 00 electrical energy goods?
Contact JLog for duty rates and import guidance for this category.

Can JLog clear hs 2716 00 electrical energy goods through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for all goods in Hs 2716 00 Electrical Energy, including document preparation, SARS submission, and query management. Contact us for a quote.

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

Importing goods under this code?

JLog clears them — from R3,500. Licensed SARS agent, Cape Town port.

Current SARS duty rates — HS 2716.00

ItemRate
General dutyfree
SADC preferentialfree
EU EPAfree
UK EPAfree
EFTAfree
MERCOSURfree
AfCFTAfree
AGOASee SARS Schedule 4 for AGOA-specific provisions
VAT15%

Last verified 20 Sep 2026 from SARS tariff book.

Shipping rates from South Africa — HS 2716.00

DestinationCarrierFrom (ZAR / 10kg)Transit days
CHFedEx2,087.183
NZFedEx2,275.615
BRFedEx2,961.728
JPFedEx2,275.615
CAFedEx2,323.694
INFedEx2,230.288
CNDHL Express5,532.773
SGFedEx2,275.615
AEFedEx2,230.285
NLFedEx2,138.183

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