HS 8450.11 — Import Duty 30%

General customs duty 30%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 8450.11

Statistical unit unit

HS code 8450.11 covers Fully automatic washing machines (≤10 kg) — for example front-loader washing machines, top-loaders. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 30%, 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 (30%)	R30,000
Import VAT (15% on ATV)	R21,000
Estimated landed cost	R151,000

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.

Where HS 8450.11 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 8450 is “Household or laundry-type washing machines; including machines which both wash and dry”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

8450.11 Washing machines; household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg) — this page
8450.12 Washing machines; household or laundry-type, with built-in centrifugal drier, (not fully-automatic), of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg
8450.19 Washing machines; household or laundry-type, not fully-automatic, without built-in centrifugal drier, of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg
8450.20 Washing machines; household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg
8450.90 Washing machines; parts for household or laundry-type

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 fully automatic washing machines (≤10 kg) in South Africa?

HS code 8450.11 (Fully automatic washing machines (≤10 kg)) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 30% 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 front-loader washing machines?

The Harmonised System heading for fully automatic washing machines (≤10 kg) is 8450.11. 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.