HS 8507.10 — Import Duty 15%

General customs duty 15%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 8507.10

Statistical unit unit

HS code 8507.10 covers Lead-acid accumulators (vehicle starter batteries) — for example car & truck starter batteries. 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 cost	R133,750

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 8507.10 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 8507 is “Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square)”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

8507.10 Electric accumulators; lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) — this page
8507.20 Electric accumulators; lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) 0% duty
8507.30 Electric accumulators; nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
8507.50 Electric accumulators; nickel-metal hydride, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
8507.60 Electric accumulators; lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) 0% duty
8507.80 Electric accumulators; other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
8507.90 Electric accumulators; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8507

Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 85 →

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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.

8501.10 Electric motors (≤37.5 W) 0% duty + 15% VAT 8502.13 Diesel generating sets (>375 kVA) 20% duty + 15% VAT 8504.40 Static converters — chargers, adapters & inverters 0% duty + 15% VAT 8506.10 Primary cells & batteries (manganese dioxide) 20% duty + 15% VAT 8507.20 Lead-acid batteries, deep-cycle (solar / backup) 0% duty + 15% VAT 8507.60 Lithium-ion accumulators (batteries) 0% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on lead-acid accumulators (vehicle starter batteries) in South Africa?

HS code 8507.10 (Lead-acid accumulators (vehicle starter batteries)) 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 car & truck starter batteries?

The Harmonised System heading for lead-acid accumulators (vehicle starter batteries) is 8507.10. 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.