HS code 0409.00 covers Natural honey — for example natural honey. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 22%, on top of which 15% import VAT is charged.
Worked example: landed cost on R100,000 of goods
| Customs value (CIF) | R100,000 |
| Customs duty (22%) | R22,000 |
| Import VAT (15% on ATV) | R19,800 |
| Estimated landed cost | R141,800 |
VAT is charged on the Added Tax Value (customs value + 10% upliftment for non-SACU imports + duties). Figures exclude clearing, freight and any anti-dumping/safeguard duty. For an exact, all-in figure use the Duty & VAT Calculator.
Where HS 0409.00 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 0409 is “Honey; natural”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.
- 0409.00 Honey; natural — this page
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 04 →
Watch HS 0409.00 for changes
Duty rates, anti-dumping measures and permit rules change by Government Gazette. We’ll email you if this code’s status shifts.
Data current as of 2026-08-06. Indicative general (MFN) rate — real duty can differ at 8-digit level, under trade agreements (SADC, EU-EPA) and by Government Gazette. This is guidance, not a tariff determination under s47(9) of the Customs & Excise Act, 1964. Verify against the current SARS Tariff Book.
More codes in Chapter 04 — Dairy, eggs, honey & edible animal products
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on natural honey in South Africa?
HS code 0409.00 (Natural honey) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 22% in South Africa, plus 15% import VAT charged on the Added Tax Value. Verify the exact rate in the current SARS Tariff Book.
What is the HS code for natural honey?
The Harmonised System heading for natural honey is 0409.00. South Africa uses an 8-digit tariff line based on this heading — confirm the precise 8-digit code in the SARS Tariff Book before importing.