HS 8418.10 — Import Duty 0%

General customs duty 0%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 8418.10

Statistical unit unit

HS code 8418.10 covers Combined refrigerator-freezers (domestic) — for example domestic fridge-freezers, chest freezers. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 0%, on top of which 15% import VAT is charged.

NRCS letter of authority (safety approval) typically applies to household appliances.

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 8418.10 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 8418 is “Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

8418.10 Refrigerators and freezers; combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other — this page
8418.21 Refrigerators; for household use, compression-type, electric or other
8418.29 Refrigerators; household, electric or not, other than compression-type
8418.30 Freezers; of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity
8418.40 Freezers; of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity
8418.50 Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment; for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like)
8418.61 Heat pumps; other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415
8418.69 Refrigerating or freezing equipment; n.e.c. in heading no. 8418
8418.91 Refrigerating or freezing equipment; parts, furniture designed to receive refrigerating or freezing equipment
8418.99 Refrigerating or freezing equipment; parts thereof, other than furniture

Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 84 →

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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.

8408.20 Diesel engines for vehicles 0% duty + 15% VAT 8409.91 Parts for petrol engines (pistons, valves) 0% duty + 15% VAT 8413.70 Centrifugal pumps (water pumps) 0% duty + 15% VAT 8414.51 Table, floor, wall & ceiling fans (≤125 W) 5% duty + 15% VAT 8414.80 Air compressors (other than fan/vehicle types) 0% duty + 15% VAT 8415.10 Air conditioners (window / split, self-contained) 0% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on combined refrigerator-freezers (domestic) in South Africa?

HS code 8418.10 (Combined refrigerator-freezers (domestic)) 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 domestic fridge-freezers?

The Harmonised System heading for combined refrigerator-freezers (domestic) is 8418.10. 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.