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SARS Tariff Book PDF — Every Way to Get It
Schedule No. 1 Part 1 of the Customs and Excise Act is South Africa’s official import tariff schedule — 704 pages listing duty rates for all 11,876 tariff codes. People need it to confirm HS codes, check duty rates before importing, and verify SARS’s classification of their goods. SARS amends it continuously throughout the year; the date on the cover is the generation date of that particular version.
Option A — The Official Full Tariff Book
Download direct from SARS — always the current version
The complete Schedule 1 Part 1 — 704 pages, every tariff code SARS publishes, always the latest amendment. Hosted by SARS directly.
Official SARS Schedule 1 Part 1 (704 pages) →
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Option B — The 9-Page Quick Reference (Free)
The 704-page book distilled to 9 pages
Duty rates for 29 common import chapters, required clearance documents, typical SARS timelines, and the 5 most costly clearance mistakes — delivered to your inbox instantly.
We’ll also send you the link to the full official SARS tariff book above.
Option C — Skip the PDF entirely
Search all 11,876 SARS tariff codes instantly
Type your product into our free HS code search — get the 8-digit code, duty rate, and VAT in seconds. No download, no PDF navigation, always current.
Read the JLog Quick Reference Here — 9 Pages
The essentials from the 704-page SARS tariff book — duty rates, required documents, and the 5 most costly mistakes. Free.
What is the SARS tariff book?
The SARS tariff book is Schedule No. 1 Part 1 of the Customs and Excise Act, listing every duty rate for goods entering or leaving South Africa. It covers 11,876 tariff codes mapped to 8-digit HS codes, with rates ranging from 0% on most electronics and raw materials to 45% on certain clothing and textiles.
Is the SARS tariff book free?
Yes. SARS publishes the full Schedule 1 Part 1 as a free PDF download on their website, always reflecting the latest amendment. JLog’s 9-page Quick Reference summarising duty rates for 29 common chapters is also free — enter your email in the form above and it arrives instantly.
How often is the SARS tariff book updated?
SARS amends Schedule 1 throughout the year via Government Gazette notices, typically triggered by the annual Budget, ITAC recommendations, or trade agreement changes. There is no fixed update schedule. The official SARS PDF is always the current version — the date on the cover reflects when that version was generated, not a fixed annual edition.
How do I find my HS code in the tariff book?
The tariff book is organised by HS chapter (e.g. Chapter 94 for furniture, Chapter 61 for knitted clothing). Navigate to the relevant chapter, then scan headings and subheadings until you find the description matching your goods. For faster searching, use our free HS code lookup — keyword search across all 11,876 codes, with duty rates shown instantly.
Need help clearing your goods once you have the HS code?
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