Definition
A customs duty charged as a fixed amount per unit of quantity, weight or volume rather than as a percentage of value, for example cents per kilogram or rand per litre. South Africa applies specific duties to certain goods such as some agricultural and textile products. Some tariff lines combine a specific and an ad valorem component.
Frequently asked questions
What is Specific Duty?
A customs duty charged as a fixed amount per unit of quantity, weight or volume rather than as a percentage of value, for example cents per kilogram or rand per litre. South Africa applies specific duties to certain goods such as some agricultural and textile products. Some tariff lines combine a specific and an ad valorem component.
Which glossary terms are related to Specific Duty?
Specific Duty is a customs & sars term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include 70707070 (Customs Code), Ad Valorem Duty, AEO (Authorised Economic Operator), Anti-Dumping Duty, B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.