HS 9619.00 — Import Duty 0%

General customs duty 0%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 9619.00

Statistical unit kg

HS code 9619.00 covers Nappies, sanitary towels & similar articles — for example baby nappies, sanitary pads. 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 9619.00 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 9619 is “Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

9619.00 Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material — this page

Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 96 →

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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.

9603.21 Toothbrushes 15% duty + 15% VAT 9603.90 Brooms, brushes & mops 15% duty + 15% VAT 9607.11 Slide fasteners (zips) with metal teeth 20% duty + 15% VAT 9608.10 Ball-point pens 15% duty + 15% VAT 9617.00 Vacuum flasks & insulated containers 20% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on nappies, sanitary towels & similar articles in South Africa?

HS code 9619.00 (Nappies, sanitary towels & similar articles) 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 baby nappies?

The Harmonised System heading for nappies, sanitary towels & similar articles is 9619.00. 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.