Import Customs VAT & Duty Calculator – Sterdts (Pty) Ltd

South African Customs Duty & Import VAT Calculator

SARS Tariff & Statutory Import Valuation Estimator

Import Category

Standard customs duty and import VAT calculation.

Origin / Trade Agreement Context

Pre-populates an editable indicative duty rate. Formula B applies to all imported passenger vehicles.

BLNS Uplift Exemption: SADC origin does not automatically remove the 10% VAT uplift. If your vehicle both originates in and is imported from a BLNS member state (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, or Eswatini), you must also select the SACU / BLNS Exemption checkbox below.

Customs Dutiable Value (FOB / EXW + charges)

Invoice value adjusted for charges required to place goods on board the export vessel/aircraft.

Customs ROE

Applicable SARS customs exchange rate

Customs Duty %

Enter the applicable customs duty rate. The default 0% does not mean your goods are duty-free.

Import VAT Rate %

Standard South African VAT rate (15%)

SACU / BLNS Exemption
Goods both originate in and are imported from a BLNS country (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, or Eswatini). Excludes the standard 10% VAT uplift.

Estimated Breakdown (ZAR)

Enter the customs value and exchange rate above to generate an estimate.

Customs Value (VDB): —

Customs Duty Payable: —

Ad Valorem Excise Base (Formula B): —

Ad Valorem Duty (0.00%): —

10% SARS Uplift: —

Customs VAT Base (ATV): —

Customs Import VAT (15%): —

Total Estimated Duty & Import VAT

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Indicative estimate only. Calculates percentage-based customs duty and import VAT using the entered customs value and rates. Additional duties, excise, rebates, exemptions, clearing agent fees, port/carrier charges and SARS valuation adjustments may change the final amount.