HS Code 9705.31 — Collections and collectors’ pieces of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years | South Africa Import & Export

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HS Code 9705.31: Collections and collectors’ pieces of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years

HS Code 9705.31 covers Collections and collectors’ pieces of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Collections and collectors’ pieces of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years for all import and export customs declarations.

Customs Duty Rate

The customs duty rate for HS Code 9705.31 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 9705.31?

This tariff heading covers Collections and collectors’ pieces of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years. 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 9705.31

To move goods under HS Code 9705.31 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 9705.31

JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 9705.31. We handle the full SARS submission — from checking documents to lodging declarations and managing SARS queries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HS 9705.31 cover?
HS 9705.31 covers collections and collectors' pieces of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years. It sits under heading 97.05 – Collections and collectors' pieces of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, paleontological or numismatic interest. Within that heading it falls in the group: Collections and collectors' pieces of numismatic interest.

What is the import duty on HS 9705.31 in South Africa?
The General (MFN) rate is free under SARS Schedule 1 Part 1 dated 2026-05-29. The EU/UK, EFTA, SADC, Mercosur and AfCFTA rates are also free. Import VAT still applies at 15% on the added tax value: ((FOB customs value + 10% uplift for non-BLNS origin) + duty) x 15%.

How is HS 9705.31 different from HS 9705.39?
They are split by age, not by material or technique. HS 9705.31 is collections and collectors' pieces of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years, while HS 9705.39 is collections and collectors' pieces of numismatic interest, other. The declared age decides which line applies, so it must be supported by the documentation.

What unit of quantity does SARS use for HS 9705.31?
SARS records HS 9705.31 in kilograms (kg). The check digit for the full tariff code is 5.

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