HS 8708.29 — Import Duty 20%

General customs duty 20%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 8708.29

Statistical unit kg

HS code 8708.29 covers Motor vehicle body parts (doors, bumpers, panels) — for example bumpers, doors & panels, grilles. 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.

Where HS 8708.29 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 8708 is “Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

8708.10 Vehicles; bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705
8708.21 Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts
8708.22 Vehicles; parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter
8708.29 Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts — this page
8708.30 Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof 20% duty
8708.40 Vehicle parts; gear boxes and parts thereof
8708.50 Vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof
8708.70 Vehicle parts; road wheels and parts and accessories thereof
8708.80 Vehicle parts; suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)
8708.91 Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof
8708.92 Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof
8708.93 Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof
8708.94 Vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof
8708.95 Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof
8708.99 Vehicle parts and accessories; n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 20% duty

Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 87 →

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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.

8701.95 Agricultural tractors (>130 kW) 0% duty + 15% VAT 8702.10 Buses & minibuses (diesel, ≥10 persons) 25% duty + 15% VAT 8703 Motor cars — used / second-hand imports (heading 87.03) 25% duty + 15% VAT 8703.23 Passenger motor cars (1500–3000 cc petrol) 25% duty + 15% VAT 8704.21 Light goods vehicles / bakkies (diesel, ≤5 t) 25% duty + 15% VAT 8708.30 Brakes & brake parts for motor vehicles 20% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on motor vehicle body parts (doors, bumpers, panels) in South Africa?

HS code 8708.29 (Motor vehicle body parts (doors, bumpers, panels)) 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.

What is the HS code for bumpers?

The Harmonised System heading for motor vehicle body parts (doors, bumpers, panels) is 8708.29. 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.