HS Code 7326.90

Other articles of iron or steel

Import duty, VAT & classification for South African importers

General customs duty 15%
Import VAT 15%
HS heading 7326.90
Statistical unit kg

HS code 7326.90 covers Other articles of iron or steel — for example fabricated steel parts, brackets & fittings. 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 7326.90 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 7326 is “Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

  • 7326.11 Iron or steel; grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked
  • 7326.19 Iron or steel; articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked
  • 7326.20 Iron or steel; wire articles
  • 7326.90 Iron or steel; articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 — this page

Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 73 →

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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.

7304.19 Seamless steel pipe & tube (line pipe) 15% duty + 15% VAT 7308.40 Scaffolding, shuttering & formwork equipment (steel) 10% duty + 15% VAT 7308.90 Structural steel — sections, angles & shapes 10% duty + 15% VAT 7318.15 Screws & bolts of iron or steel 15% duty + 15% VAT 7321.11 Gas cooking stoves, hobs & ranges (domestic) 20% duty + 15% VAT 7323.93 Stainless steel kitchen & tableware 20% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on other articles of iron or steel in South Africa?

HS code 7326.90 (Other articles of iron or steel) 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 fabricated steel parts?

The Harmonised System heading for other articles of iron or steel is 7326.90. 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.