HS 9701.90 was withdrawn in the 2022 tariff update. It is no longer in SARS Schedule No.1, so it must not be used on a customs declaration. It is now 9701.29 — Other works of heading 97.01 — over 100 years old and 9701.99 — Other works of heading 97.01 — under 100 years old. See all 2022 art code changes.
JLog is the official logistics carrier for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair and runs specialist art shipping & SARS clearance for galleries, collectors, and auction houses.
HS Code 9701.90 covers Collages and decorative plaques under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Collages and decorative plaques for all import and export customs declarations.
SARS no longer publishes a duty rate for HS 9701.90 — it was withdrawn in the 2022 tariff update. Use the replacement code above and check the rate on that page. 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 Collages and decorative plaques. All importers and exporters must use this code on SARS customs declarations (SAD500), commercial invoices, and shipping documents.
To move goods under HS Code 9701.90 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 provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 9701.90. 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
What is HS Code 9701.90 used for?
HS Code 9701.90 is the official tariff code for Collages and decorative plaques under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.
What duty do I pay on HS Code 9701.90?
SARS no longer publishes a duty rate for HS 9701.90 — it was withdrawn in the 2022 tariff update. Use the replacement code above and check the rate on that page. 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 9701.90?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 9701.90 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 |
|---|---|
| General duty | free |
| SADC preferential | free |
| EU EPA | free |
| UK EPA | free |
| EFTA | free |
| MERCOSUR | free |
| AfCFTA | free |
| 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 |