What is the import duty on locks of base metal (other) in South Africa?

HS code 8301.40 (Locks of base metal (other)) 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.

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The Harmonised System heading for locks of base metal (other) is 8301.40. 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.

HS 8301.40 — Import Duty 20% | Door locks

General customs duty 20%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 8301.40

Statistical unit unit

HS code 8301.40 covers Locks of base metal (other) — for example door locks, padlocks. 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.

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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.

8302.41 Builders' hardware (hinges, brackets & fittings) 20% duty + 15% VAT 8311.10 Coated welding electrodes (base metal) 10% duty + 15% VAT

Locks of base metal (other)

Worked example: landed cost on R100,000 of goods

More codes in Chapter 83 — Miscellaneous articles of base metal