What is the import duty on prepared glues & adhesives (retail ≤1 kg) in South Africa?

HS code 3506.10 (Prepared glues & adhesives (retail ≤1 kg)) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 10% 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 super glue?

The Harmonised System heading for prepared glues & adhesives (retail ≤1 kg) is 3506.10. 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.

HS 3506.10 — Import Duty 10% | Super glue

General customs duty 10%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 3506.10

Statistical unit kg

HS code 3506.10 covers Prepared glues & adhesives (retail ≤1 kg) — for example super glue, wood/contact adhesives. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 10%, 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 (10%)	R10,000
Import VAT (15% on ATV)	R18,000
Estimated landed cost	R128,000

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.

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Data current as of 2026-06-01. 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.