Vehicle & Automotive Parts HS Codes — South Africa
Importing vehicles and automotive parts into South Africa involves some of the most regulated HS chapters in Schedule 1. Chapter 87 (motor vehicles, motorcycles, parts, and accessories) carries 15% import duty. A private vehicle import requires a Letter of Authority from the NRCS, an ITAC import permit, and homologation compliance — before SARS will release the shipment. Automotive parts vary by sub-heading: some components attract 0% under industrial rebate provisions while others carry the full 15% rate. Classify parts at the 8-digit level before booking freight.
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HS codes for vehicles imported into or exported from South Africa. Chapter 87 covers motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and parts. Chapter 86 covers railway vehicles.
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