HS Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, medical & precision instruments. Below are the products in this chapter most looked up by South African importers, each with its indicative customs duty and a link to the full duty + VAT and anti-dumping detail.
9001.50
Spectacle lenses of materials other than glass
0% duty + 15% VAT
9003.11
Spectacle frames of plastics
20% duty + 15% VAT
9004.10
Sunglasses
20% duty + 15% VAT
9018.39
Medical, surgical & dental instruments
0% duty + 15% VAT
9025.19
Thermometers (not combined with other instruments)
0% duty + 15% VAT
9028.30
Electricity supply meters
0% duty + 15% VAT