HS Code 4820.40 covers Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders (loose-
leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for
collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard: Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders (loose-
leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for
collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard: Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets for all import and export customs declarations.
The customs duty rate for HS Code 4820.40 is 15%. 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 Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders (loose-
leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for
collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard: Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets. All importers and exporters must use this code on SARS customs declarations (SAD500), commercial invoices, and shipping documents.
To move goods under HS Code 4820.40 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 4820.40. 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
What is HS Code 4820.40 used for?
HS Code 4820.40 is the official tariff code for Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders (loose-
leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for
collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard: Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.
What duty do I pay on HS Code 4820.40?
The customs duty rate is 15%. 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 4820.40?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 4820.40 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.
JLog — Customs Clearance and Logistics Technology, Cape Town
Importing goods under this code?
JLog clears them — from R3,500. Licensed SARS agent, Cape Town port.
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| General duty | 15% |
| SADC preferential | free |
| EU EPA | free |
| UK EPA | free |
| EFTA | free |
| MERCOSUR | 15% |
| AfCFTA | 6% |
| 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 |