HS code 7408.11 covers Copper wire (refined, ≥6 mm) — for example copper wire & conductor. 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 7408.11 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 7408 is “Copper wire”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.
- 7408.11 Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm — this page
- 7408.19 Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less
- 7408.21 Copper; wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)
- 7408.22 Copper; wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)
- 7408.29 Copper; wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys)
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 74 →
Watch HS 7408.11 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on copper wire (refined, ≥6 mm) in South Africa?
HS code 7408.11 (Copper wire (refined, ≥6 mm)) 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 copper wire & conductor?
The Harmonised System heading for copper wire (refined, ≥6 mm) is 7408.11. 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.