HS 4411.13 — Import Duty 10%

General customs duty 10%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 4411.13

Statistical unit m2

HS code 4411.13 covers Medium density fibreboard (MDF) — for example MDF panels. 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.

Where HS 4411.13 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 4411 is “Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

4411.12 Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm
4411.13 Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm — this page
4411.14 Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm
4411.92 Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances
4411.93 Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances
4411.94 Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances

Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 44 →

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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.

4407.12 Sawn softwood timber (pine & fir) 0% duty + 15% VAT 4412.31 Plywood with tropical-wood outer ply 10% duty + 15% VAT 4418 Wooden doors, frames & thresholds 20% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on medium density fibreboard (mdf) in South Africa?

HS code 4411.13 (Medium density fibreboard (MDF)) 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 mdf panels?

The Harmonised System heading for medium density fibreboard (mdf) is 4411.13. 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.