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HS 2028 Impact Report: which of your tariff codes change?
On 1 January 2028 the world's tariff code book changes to HS 2028. Send us your product list and we'll show you, line by line, which of your codes stay the same, get a new number, or split into several options.
- Advisory report at 6-digit HS level
- All candidate codes listed; we never pick one for you
- Pay by card through our secure payment page
- Not affiliated with the WCO or SARS
The report
What you get
One line in your report for every product line you send, with what HS 2028 means for its code.
- Every product line you send, with its change type: no change, new number, split, merge, part-move ("ex"), or code not recognised.
- For splits and "ex" lines, all the possible new 6-digit codes. We never pick one for you.
- South African 8-digit lines marked "Pending SARS".
- A one-page summary: how many of your lines change, and which need your customs broker's attention.
- A PDF marked with your company name, plus a spreadsheet (XLSX) of your own lines. Large orders come as a PDF report.
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Prices
Pick the report that fits the size of your product list. You see your line count and price as soon as you upload.
Catalogue Report
- Product lines
- up to 2,000 lines
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- 5 working days
- You get
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R4,990 one-off
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Custom quote for your file. PDF report, paid securely online by card once you accept.
Trade Caravan is not registered for VAT, so no VAT is charged.
Ready-in times count from cleared payment and a readable file, and the clock pauses while we wait for your answer to a question. Your quote shows the turnaround that applies.
When ordering opens, you'll pay by card through our secure online checkout. Payment is by card online only, in full before work starts.
Advisory only. Every line is mapped by hand, and split and 'ex' lines are reviewed line by line by our tariff specialist before your report is released.
South African lines show 'Pending SARS' until SARS publishes South Africa's 8-digit HS 2028 tariff.
Not affiliated with the WCO or SARS.
Advisory only, not a SARS tariff determination. Read the HS 2028 report terms.
Need the duty rate for a single code? Use the HS Code & Duty Lookup or the Duty & VAT Calculator.
Four steps
How it works
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Once ordering opens, it works like this:
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Upload your list
CSV or Excel: product code, description and tariff code. 6 or 8 digits is fine.
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Why it matters
Why some lines need a person
Most codes don't change. Some split into several new codes, and only someone who knows the product can say which one fits. That's why a person on our team reviews every split and 'ex' line before your report is released.
Released by a specialist
Every report is released by our tariff specialist.
Method and source
WCO HS 2022–2028 correlation tables at 6-digit level, plus our own analysis.
Every candidate listed
Where a code splits or part-moves, we list every candidate. We never pick one for you.
Plain facts
Your data and POPIA
Product data only
Send only product codes, descriptions and tariff codes, with no names or contact details.
Used for your report only
We use your file only to prepare your report and keep it in restricted storage.
Deleted after 90 days
We delete your files 90 days after delivery, or sooner if you ask us. Our privacy policy explains how we handle your information under POPIA.
The kinds of change
How a tariff code can change under HS 2028
A 6-digit code can stay put, take a new number, or split or merge. The report says which of those happened for each line you send.
| Change | What it means | What the report does |
|---|---|---|
| Stays the same | The 6-digit code keeps its number. | Marked as unchanged. |
| New number | One code becomes one new code. | Listed as a one-to-one change. |
| Split, merge or "ex" | One code becomes several, several become one, or part of the goods move. | Every candidate is listed. We do not choose one for you. |
Before the new book
What to do before 1 January 2028
- Write down the tariff codes on the products you import, export or make.
- See which of those codes change, and which stay the same.
- Send split and "ex" lines to the person who knows the product, and to your customs broker.
- Wait for SARS to publish the 8-digit tariff before you change South African lines in your records. Until then those lines read Pending SARS.
- Keep the report with your compliance records. It is advisory.
- For a hard case, ask SARS for a tariff determination. That determination is what binds at customs.
For customs brokers and clearing agents
Customs brokers and clearing agents can order the same report for a client's product list. It lists every candidate code and does not pick one. It is advisory, and it is not a SARS tariff determination.
- Harmonized System
- The world's tariff code book. South Africa's tariff book is built on it.
- HS 2028
- The next edition of that book. It applies from 1 January 2028.
- 6-digit code
- The international subheading. The report maps your codes at this level.
- 8-digit code
- South Africa's national line. The report marks these Pending SARS until SARS publishes the HS 2028 tariff.
- Split
- One code becomes more than one new code.
- ex
- A partial move: some of the goods under a code change. The report lists the candidates and does not choose.
HS 2028 changes in South Africa: frequently asked questions
What is HS 2028?
HS 2028 is the next edition of the Harmonized System, the world's tariff code book. It applies from 1 January 2028. Some 6-digit codes get new numbers, some split into several codes and some merge. South Africa's tariff book is built on the Harmonized System, so South African codes change with it.
Who needs an HS 2028 Impact Report?
Importers, exporters and manufacturers in South Africa who keep a list of tariff codes, for example in an ERP, a product master file or broker instructions. If you have more than a handful of codes, the report shows you which ones change and which need your customs broker's attention. Most codes don't change, and the report shows you which of yours do.
When will SARS publish the HS 2028 tariff book?
That's up to SARS. Until SARS publishes South Africa's 8-digit HS 2028 codes, every South African line in your report shows "Pending SARS". We map your codes at 6-digit level and list every possible new code.
Is this a ruling I can rely on at customs?
No. The report is advisory. Only a SARS tariff determination binds. Confirm every code with your customs broker or SARS before you rely on it.
What do I upload?
When ordering opens, you'll upload a CSV or Excel (.xlsx) file with three columns: product code (optional), product description and tariff code. 6- or 8-digit codes are fine.
How long does it take?
Quick Check report (up to 100 lines): 3 working days. Catalogue Report (up to 2,000 lines): 5 working days, or the turnaround shown on your quote. Times count from cleared payment and a readable file, and the clock pauses while we wait for your answer to a question.
How much does it cost, and how do I pay?
Quick Check report: R2,490 for up to 100 lines. Catalogue Report: R4,990 for up to 2,000 lines. Trade Caravan is not registered for VAT, so no VAT is charged. When ordering opens, you'll sign in and pay by card through our secure online checkout. Payment is by card online only, in full before work starts.
What if I have more than 2,000 lines?
Request a quote and we'll send you a written quote. Large orders come as a PDF report. Your quote is fixed for 14 days. You pay the full amount by card through our secure online checkout, with no deposit, and work starts once payment clears.
What happens to my file? (privacy and POPIA)
Send only product codes, descriptions and tariff codes, with no names or contact details. We use your file only to prepare your report and keep it in restricted storage. We delete your files 90 days after delivery, or sooner if you ask us. If an order isn't paid, we delete the file when its price or quote expires: after 7 days, or 14 days for a large-order quote. Our privacy policy explains how we handle your information under POPIA.
Can I share the report?
Yes, inside your business and with your broker, auditor or advisers. You can't resell or publish it.
Know where you stand before 2028
Quick Check report from R2,490. Catalogue Report R4,990.
Advisory only. Every line is mapped by hand, and split and 'ex' lines are reviewed line by line by our tariff specialist before your report is released.
South African lines show 'Pending SARS' until SARS publishes South Africa's 8-digit HS 2028 tariff.
Not affiliated with the WCO or SARS.
The full report disclaimer is in our HS 2028 report terms.