HS code 7113.19 covers Jewellery of precious metal — for example gold/silver jewellery, rings & necklaces. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 20%, 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 (20%) | R20,000 |
| Import VAT (15% on ATV) | R19,500 |
| Estimated landed cost | R139,500 |
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 7113.19 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 7113 is “Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.
- 7113.11 Jewellery; of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal, and parts thereof
- 7113.19 Jewellery; of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof — this page
- 7113.20 Jewellery; of base metal clad with precious metal, and parts thereof
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 71 →
Watch HS 7113.19 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 71 — Pearls, precious stones & metals; jewellery & coin
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on jewellery of precious metal in South Africa?
HS code 7113.19 (Jewellery of precious metal) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 20% 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 gold/silver jewellery?
The Harmonised System heading for jewellery of precious metal is 7113.19. 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.