HS code 4009.31 covers Rubber tubes, pipes & hoses (textile-reinforced) — for example hydraulic & industrial hoses. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 15%, 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 (15%) | R15,000 |
| Import VAT (15% on ATV) | R18,750 |
| Estimated landed cost | R133,750 |
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 4009.31 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 4009 is “Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.
- 4009.11 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings
- 4009.12 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings
- 4009.21 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, without fittings
- 4009.22 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, with fittings
- 4009.31 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, without fittings — this page
- 4009.32 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, with fittings
- 4009.41 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, without fittings
- 4009.42 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, with fittings
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 40 →
Watch HS 4009.31 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 40 — Rubber & articles thereof
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on rubber tubes, pipes & hoses (textile-reinforced) in South Africa?
HS code 4009.31 (Rubber tubes, pipes & hoses (textile-reinforced)) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 15% 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 hydraulic & industrial hoses?
The Harmonised System heading for rubber tubes, pipes & hoses (textile-reinforced) is 4009.31. 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.