Import/Export Cost Calculator
Total landed cost with customs duties, VAT, freight & port charges
SA Import/Export Cost Analysis: Calculate total landed costs for goods imported to South Africa. Includes SARS customs duty by HS code category, VAT (15%), freight costs, clearing agent fees, and port charges for Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Richards Bay, and OR Tambo Airport. Supports SADC preferential trade agreements, multiple currencies, and all major Incoterms (FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP, DAP, CFR). Essential for SA importers managing international procurement costs.
Product Details
HS 84 - Most machinery duty-free (capital equipment)
1 USD = R18.5000
Incoterms
FOB - Free on Board
Seller delivers to vessel at origin port
Buyer Pays:
- Ocean freight
- Import clearance
- Delivery from port
- Insurance (optional)
Origin & Destination
Sea Port
Freight & Insurance
Sea freight: R8,500/20ft FCL avg
Typical: 1.0-2.0% for general cargo
Note: For CIF/DDP terms, freight/insurance already included in product price. Set to R0 to avoid double-counting.
Additional Costs
Typical: R2,000-R5,000
Penalties for late collection
Approx R150/day
Customs Duty Rates
Raw Materials - Metals (Steel, Aluminum)
HS 72-76
Standard:0%
SADC:0%
Machinery & Mechanical Appliances
HS 84
Standard:0%
SADC:0%
Electrical Machinery & Equipment
HS 85
Standard:5%
SADC:0%
Vehicles & Automotive Parts
HS 87
Standard:25%
SADC:0%
Automotive Components
HS 8708
Standard:15%
SADC:0%
Plastics & Polymers
HS 39
Standard:5%
SADC:0%
Optical, Measuring, Medical Instruments
HS 90
Standard:0%
SADC:0%
Tools & Cutlery
HS 82
Standard:10%
SADC:5%
Furniture & Fixtures
HS 94
Standard:20%
SADC:15%
Textiles & Clothing
HS 61-62
Standard:40%
SADC:25%
Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
HS 28-30
Standard:2%
SADC:0%
Paper & Packaging Materials
HS 48
Standard:10%
SADC:5%
General Manufacturing Goods
Various
Standard:15%
SADC:7.5%
Important Notes:
- • VAT: 15% on (CIF + Duty)
- • Port charges: R2,500 base
- • HS code classification critical
- • SADC requires Certificate of Origin
- • Some goods need import permits
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