HS Code 4016.93

Rubber seals, gaskets & O-rings

Import duty, VAT & classification for South African importers

General customs duty 15%
Import VAT 15%
HS heading 4016.93
Statistical unit kg

HS code 4016.93 covers Rubber seals, gaskets & O-rings — for example O-rings, gaskets, oil seals. 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 costR133,750

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 4016.93 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 4016 is “Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

  • 4016.10 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubber
  • 4016.91 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber
  • 4016.92 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber
  • 4016.93 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber — this page
  • 4016.94 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber
  • 4016.95 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber
  • 4016.99 Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber

Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 40 →

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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.

4009.31 Rubber tubes, pipes & hoses (textile-reinforced) 15% duty + 15% VAT 4011.10 New pneumatic rubber tyres for motor cars 30% duty + 15% VAT 4011.20 New pneumatic tyres for buses & lorries 25% duty + 15% VAT 4012.11 Retreaded tyres for motor cars 43% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on rubber seals, gaskets & o-rings in South Africa?

HS code 4016.93 (Rubber seals, gaskets & O-rings) 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 o-rings?

The Harmonised System heading for rubber seals, gaskets & o-rings is 4016.93. 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.