HS code 1006.30 covers Rice (semi- or wholly milled) — for example white rice, parboiled & basmati rice. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 0%, on top of which 15% import VAT is charged.
Import permit / authority required. This tariff line is under import control (DALRRD) — a permit or letter of authority is required for new goods. Secure it before your supplier ships.
Worked example: landed cost on R100,000 of goods
| Customs value (CIF) | R100,000 |
| Customs duty (0%) | R0 |
| Import VAT (15% on ATV) | R16,500 |
| Estimated landed cost | R116,500 |
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 1006.30 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 1006 is “Rice”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.
- 1006.10 Cereals; rice in the husk (paddy or rough)
- 1006.20 Cereals; husked (brown) rice
- 1006.30 Cereals; rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed — this page
- 1006.40 Cereals; rice, broken
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 10 →
Watch HS 1006.30 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 10 — Cereals
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on rice (semi- or wholly milled) in South Africa?
HS code 1006.30 (Rice (semi- or wholly milled)) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 0% 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 white rice?
The Harmonised System heading for rice (semi- or wholly milled) is 1006.30. 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.