SARS control  Permit / certificate required
For import to South Africa
  • ITAC Import / Export Permit → 1. Permit by the Chief Inspector of Explosives 2. Permit from Minister of SAPS for imports as trophies, curios or ornaments 3. Permit from Commissioner of SAPS 4. Permit from Minister of Justice or a person authorized by him 5. Import Permit required from ITAC Send the document describing the commodity (e.g. Material Safety Data Sheet, Item Brochure, Specification Data Sheet, etc.) to the Non Proliferation Secretariat’s Office via email: nonproliferation@thedtic.gov.za Issued by Explosives Act 26/1956 Act 71/2002 Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000(Sec. 33) Internati

HS Code 9306.90: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles, and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including
shot and cartridge wads: Other

HS Code 9306.90 covers Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles, and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including
shot and cartridge wads: Other under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles, and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including
shot and cartridge wads: Other for all import and export customs declarations.

Customs Duty Rate

The customs duty rate for HS Code 9306.90 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.

What Falls Under HS Code 9306.90?

This tariff heading covers Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles, and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including
shot and cartridge wads: Other. 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 9306.90

To move goods under HS Code 9306.90 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 9306.90

JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 9306.90. 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 9306.90 used for?
HS Code 9306.90 is the official tariff code for Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles, and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including
shot and cartridge wads: Other under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.

What duty do I pay on HS Code 9306.90?
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 9306.90?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 9306.90 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. SARS-licensed customs clearing agent, Cape Town.

Current SARS duty rates — HS 9306.90

ItemRate
General duty15%
SADC preferentialfree
EU EPAfree
UK EPAfree
EFTA15%
MERCOSUR15%
AfCFTA6%
AGOASee SARS Schedule 4 for AGOA-specific provisions
VAT15%

Last verified 27 Sep 2026 from SARS tariff book.

Shipping rates from South Africa — HS 9306.90

DestinationCarrierFrom (ZAR / 10kg)Transit days
CHFedEx2,107.823
NZFedEx2,298.115
BRFedEx2,991.008
JPFedEx2,298.115
CAFedEx2,346.664
INFedEx2,252.338
CNDHL Express5,580.463
SGFedEx2,298.115
AEFedEx2,252.335
NLFedEx2,158.823

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