HS code 6810.11 covers Concrete building blocks & bricks — for example concrete blocks, cement bricks, pavers. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 0%, 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 (0%) | R0 |
| Import VAT (15% on ATV) | R16,500 |
| Estimated landed cost | R116,500 |
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 6810.11 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 6810 is “Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.
- 6810.11 Cement, concrete or artificial stone; building blocks or bricks, whether or not reinforced — this page
- 6810.19 Cement, concrete or artificial stone; tiles, flagstones and similar, (excluding building blocks and bricks) whether or not reinforced 0% duty
- 6810.91 Cement, concrete or artificial stone; prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering, whether or not reinforced
- 6810.99 Cement, concrete or artificial stone; articles (other than prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering), whether or not reinforced, n.e.c. in heading no. 6810
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 68 →
Watch HS 6810.11 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 68 — Articles of stone, plaster, cement & asbestos
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on concrete building blocks & bricks in South Africa?
HS code 6810.11 (Concrete building blocks & bricks) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 0% 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 concrete blocks?
The Harmonised System heading for concrete building blocks & bricks is 6810.11. 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.