HS 3307.20 — Import Duty 20%

General customs duty 20%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 3307.20

Statistical unit kg

HS code 3307.20 covers Deodorants & antiperspirants — for example roll-on & spray deodorants. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 20%, 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 (20%)	R20,000
Import VAT (15% on ATV)	R19,500
Estimated landed cost	R139,500

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 3307.20 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 3307 is “Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, bath preparations; personal deodorants and depilatories; room deodorisers, perfumed or not with disinfectant properties or not”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

3307.10 Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations
3307.20 Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; personal deodorants and antiperspirants — this page
3307.30 Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations
3307.41 Perfumes and deodorizers; perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning (including those used during religious rites)
3307.49 Perfumes and deodorizers; perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, (excluding those which operate by burning)
3307.90 Perfumes and deodorizers; perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307

Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 33 →

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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.

3303.00 Perfumes & eau de toilette 20% duty + 15% VAT 3304.10 Lip make-up preparations 20% duty + 15% VAT 3304.99 Beauty, make-up & skincare preparations 20% duty + 15% VAT 3305.10 Shampoos 20% duty + 15% VAT 3306.10 Dentifrices (toothpaste) 10% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on deodorants & antiperspirants in South Africa?

HS code 3307.20 (Deodorants & antiperspirants) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 20% 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 roll-on & spray deodorants?

The Harmonised System heading for deodorants & antiperspirants is 3307.20. 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.