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HS Code 4113.30: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split (excluding leather of
heading 41.14): Of reptiles

HS Code 4113.30 covers Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split (excluding leather of
heading 41.14): Of reptiles under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split (excluding leather of
heading 41.14): Of reptiles for all import and export customs declarations.

Customs Duty Rate

The customs duty rate for HS Code 4113.30 is free (0%). 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 4113.30?

This tariff heading covers Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split (excluding leather of
heading 41.14): Of reptiles. 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 4113.30

To move goods under HS Code 4113.30 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 Customs Clearance for HS Code 4113.30

JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 4113.30. We handle the full SARS submission — from checking documents to lodging declarations and managing SARS queries.

Contact JLog: info@jlog.co.za | 021 300 6099

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS Code 4113.30 used for?
HS Code 4113.30 is the official tariff code for Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split (excluding leather of
heading 41.14): Of reptiles under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.

What duty do I pay on HS Code 4113.30?
The customs duty rate is free (0%). 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 4113.30?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 4113.30 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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Importing goods under this code?

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

Current SARS duty rates — HS 4113.30

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 4113.30

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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