What are South Africa’s import tariffs?
South Africa’s import tariffs generally range from 0-45% with some exception. South Africa adheres to the Harmonised Tariff System, and tariffs and import surcharges are assessed on the customs value (f.o.b.). 3. Are other taxes assessed on imports? South Africa levies an import surcharge which is on the customs value (f.o.b.) of selected products. Surcharge rates are as follows: 0% – agricultural products and implements, capital and intermediate goods, manufacturing inputs, essential foods. 15% – aircraft, vehicles, earthmoving equipment, computer software, appliances, etc. 40% – luxury consumer goods, for example, televisions, tape recorders, video machines, antiques, jewellery, etc. 4. Is an import permit required for my product? Some goods entering South Africa require import permits – like used equipment, consumer goods (foodstuffs, clothing, fabrics, footwear, and books), wood, paper products, motor and aviation fuels, refined petroleum products and other industrial products, and
