HS Code 7210.70

Coated / colour-coated flat-rolled steel coil

Import duty, VAT & classification for South African importers

General customs duty 10%
Import VAT 15%
HS heading 7210.70
Statistical unit kg

HS code 7210.70 covers Coated / colour-coated flat-rolled steel coil — for example roofing sheet steel, pre-painted coil. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 10%, on top of which 15% import VAT is charged.

This code may carry extra import risk

Safeguard duty applies to all origins. A safeguard duty of ~52.34% applies to this code regardless of origin. This is additional to ordinary duty and VAT. Confirm the current window and rate in SARS Schedule 2.

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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 costR128,000

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.

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Data current as of 2026-06-01. 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.

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