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Know what your trade is costing you with our import export calculators tariff code lookup, import duty calculator, vat calculator, volume vs weight cost calculator and more. When the effectively applied rate is unavailable, the most favored nation rate is used instead. Jet tariff deals with hs2012 and the new efta requirements. Beer from at least 75% local materials excluding water 60%. This page contains the chapterbychapter listing of the harmonized tariff schedule and general notes. Hundred years of antidumping in south africa 1 customs tariff act 1914 was not very detailed as regards dumping, it defined normal value as. The customs duties and vat payable will be calculated based on the rate of duty dictated by the specific tariff code. A copy of the tariff book is available in the members area. Excise duties are also imposed on similar goods that are produced in south africa. This system will apply on working and processing of materials carried out within sacu south african customs union, comprising botswana, lesotho, namibia, south africa and swaziland when these materials undergo subsequent working or processing in south africa. Guide to calculating import import export license south. Tariffs quoted in south african rand and are exclusive of value added tax vat. The system entered into operation at the beginning of 1988 and is currently used by more than 179 countries, as well as customs or economic unions there. Customs and excise tariff handbook download ebook pdf, epub.
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The electronic versions of these schedules were developed to provide stakeholders with easy access to the relevant duties and levies applicable to all goods imported into, manufactured locally in. South africa levies and collects most of the customs and excise duties for the other members and then pays each a share, based on an established formula. World customs organization topics nomenclature and classification of goods resources national and international customs tariff sidebar menu index of topics, instruments and tools. General terms and conditions the services rendered by the terminal operator to the customer or container operator are governed by this tariff book, read in conjunction with the terminal operators conditions of trade. Most goods imported or exported are subject to south african customs duties. One hundred years of antidumping in south africa by gustav brink. If you have a problem accessing the tariff files below, please refer to our document formats page. Annex, each customs duty shall be further reduced to 17 per cent of the south african customs duty applied to goods originating in the eu on the day before the entry into force of this agreement. Customs duty is calculated on the determination of the assessable value in case of those items for which the duty is levied ad valorem.
A searchable database of the harmonized system is available at cargo info. Home japans tariff schedule statistical code for import. Jet customs tariff jet tariff is the original electronic south african customs tariff and boasts a huge range of benefits. Consult the canada tariff finder to explore tariff information of countries with which canada has a free trade agreement below you will find information about the tariffs that countries apply to exports from canada and other countries. The common external tariff is one of the instruments of harmonising ecowas member states and strengthening its common market. A complete reference to the harmonised customs tariff including schedules 16 of the customs and excise act and all relevant customs legislation. Customs and duties namibia import, area, tariff, system. The map on the cover represents the latest available average mfn tariffs applied by countries customs territories. Rebate item tariff heading rebate code cd description extent of rebate 304. Sacu, eac concludes tariff negotiations the southern times. Time spend in south african waters does not exceed 60 days. Data are sourced from this publication covering 2018 and 2017 and from previous publications if more recent data are not.
In addition, excise duties are also imposed on selected imported goods. Customs duty tariffs we offer the following services. Please contact us to request a format other than those available. Jet customs tariff hs2007 is used by thousands of importers, exporters, embassy trade desks, clearing and forwarding agents and many others, who are serious about their international business. Import duties are imposed to protect local producers.
Effectively applied tariff rates at the six and eightdigit product level are averaged for products in each commodity group. Jacobsens harmonized customs tariff this indispensable reference work is designed for individuals in the import and export industry. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. South africa may allow by specific permit full duty 304. Jet retro prefer the customs tariff book look, then this is for you. H additional in respect of part 8 ij rates of duty specified in the tree columns, general, eu and sadc of part 1 of schedule no. Developments in the global customs environment south africa.
Customs tariff downloads customs and excise downloads. Customs tariff investigations, trade remedies and import and export control falls within the domain of the international trade administration commission of south africa itac. Press release eala has enacted the east african community customs amendment bill, 2015 in a move to ensure the smooth operationalization of the single customs territory sct and boost trade. South african customs tariff 2017 information customsinfo. The graduate school of business university of cape town. Html pdf 62 kb chapter 9 coffee, tea, mate and spices. Once the goods to be imported has been identified, particulars can be provided to south african revenue service customs at tel. Html pdf 36 kb chapter 7 edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Imports from outside the union are subject to a common tariff rate based on the harmonized system of import classification. As a member of sacu, south africa applies the sacu common external tariff. A comprehensive guide to easy tariff classification according to the harmonised commodity description and coding system in sa.
Failure to correctly classify goods within the tariff book could result. Customs fees for importing products into south africa insaka. South african customs and excise welcome to south africa. Opening the international customs day at the wco headquarters on 26 january 2015 the secretarygeneral of the wco unveiled a 2015 wco theme that deals with communication and coordinated border management. Besides providing a fully searchable database of south african tariffs, they provide a list of rebates and a host of help topics, including. Ecowas common external tariff cet ecowas aid for trade. It is structured in a comprehensive manner and can be used by both the seasoned clearing agent as well as the novice. The publication familiarises the reader with a background and overview of the harmonized system and hsbased customs tariffs, with examples to highlight the operation of the sacu tariff.
Goodada helping south african importers and exporters with their duty taxes. Heading cd article description statistical rate of duty subheading unit general eu efta sadc mercosur 02. The document can be found on the department of justice website at customs tariff s. Goods qualifying for import vat exemption under item 412. Light dues raised at the first south african port of call and remain valid until the vessel departs from the last south african port. The electronic versions of these schedules were developed to provide stakeholders with easy access to the relevant duties and levies applicable to all goods imported into, manufactured locally in, or exported from, the republic. South africa has preferential trade agreements with the european union eu, mercosur, the european free trade area, and sacu. Introduction in 1984 the members of the world customs organization wco adopted the harmonised commodity description and coding systems more commonly referred to today as the harmonised system or simply the hs. Jacobsens harmonized customs and excise tariff book. How much you pay to bring in a parcel from overseas. These tariffs in % are grouped into eight categories. Community, and the southern african customs union sacu.
They are usually calculated as a percentage of the value of the goods set in the schedules to the customs and excise act. Schedules to the customs and excise act, 1964 tariff book this page contains schedules nos. A case study of the customs administrative penalty provision as contained in the. Hiroshi suzuki, ceochief economist, business research institute for cambodia bric. If you find errors or omissions in those files, or continue to have difficulty opening them, please report the problem. The importance of this theme as it relates to the atf cannot be overemphasized. Different rates of duty are applicable to different goods or commodities. Free tariff and hs code assistance to saeec members. Where do i find the latest import and export tariffs and. They are levied on imported goods with the aim of raising revenue and protecting the local market. E sea produce taken by a ship recognized as a ship of south african nationality f time of importation of certain goods g abbreviations and symbols. As a member of the common custom area ccu along with south africa, lesotho, swaziland and namibia, botswana follows common tariffs of ad valorem customs duty, excise duty as well as surcharges and other duties.
The jacobsens harmonized customs tariff book is designed for individuals in the import and export industry. All sacu member states use similar customs and excise legislation. Schedules to the customs and excise act, 1964 tariff book. Jet customs tariff electronic south african customs tariff. Customs tariffs are the tariff codes nominated by the customs department to each and every different movable product imported or exported. There is a draft of the 2017 tariff of the south african customs union available from their customs site. South africa customs import and export duty calculator. A complete import and export declaration form must be completed which our south africa customs broker can assist you with. In the customs tariff book book listing all traded items and their duties each item is classified by a tariff code or hs code that is the same throughout the world. The harmonized tariff schedule of the united states hts was enacted by congress and made effective on january 1, 1989, replacing the former tariff schedules of the united states. The links below correspond to the various sections in the table of contents for the harmonized tariff schedule. Beer produced from barley grown and malted in uganda. If you have a problem accessing the below tariff files, please refer to our document formats page.
Exemption notifications for import of goods under various export. Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products. Southern african customs union, namibia, botswana, swaziland, south africa and lesotho. Please note, this page no longer includes the act of the customs tariff. The hts comprises a hierarchical structure for describing all goods in trade for duty, quota, and statistical purposes. When importing products into south africa you need to know what customs fees you will pay when your imported products arrive at south african customs. Each tariff code is associated with a specific duty tax. An import tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services. Japans tariff schedule statistical code for import. It is not subject to the government of canada web standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Jet customs tariff jet tariff is the original electronic customs tariff and boasts a huge range of benefits.
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