HS code 3214.10 covers Mastics, fillers & glazing sealants — for example silicone sealants, crack fillers, caulk. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 0%, 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 (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 3214.10 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 3214 is “Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.
- 3214.10 Mastics; painters' fillings — this page
- 3214.90 Mastics; n.e.c. in heading no. 3214
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 32 →
Watch HS 3214.10 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 32 — Tanning & dyeing extracts; paints, inks & pigments
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on mastics, fillers & glazing sealants in South Africa?
HS code 3214.10 (Mastics, fillers & glazing sealants) 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 silicone sealants?
The Harmonised System heading for mastics, fillers & glazing sealants is 3214.10. 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.