HS 8507.60 — Import Duty 0%

General customs duty 0%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 8507.60

Statistical unit unit

HS code 8507.60 covers Lithium-ion accumulators (batteries) — for example home battery storage, LiFePO4 packs, EV battery modules. 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 8507.60 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) 15% duty
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) — this page
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 8507.10 Lead-acid accumulators (vehicle starter batteries) 15% duty + 15% VAT 8507.20 Lead-acid batteries, deep-cycle (solar / backup) 0% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on lithium-ion accumulators (batteries) in South Africa?

HS code 8507.60 (Lithium-ion accumulators (batteries)) 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 home battery storage?

The Harmonised System heading for lithium-ion accumulators (batteries) is 8507.60. 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.