HS 4811.90.05 – - - Combined with metal foil with a foil thickness not exceeding 15 microns, printed
Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size (excluding goods of the kind described in heading 48.03, 48.09 or 48.10): Combined with metal foil with a foil thickness not exceeding 15 microns, printed
General Import Chapter 48 PULP OF WOOD OR OF OTHER FIBROUS CELLULOSIC MATERIAL; RECOVERED (WASTE AND SCRAP), PAPER OR PAPERBOARD; PAPER AND PAPERBOARD AND ARTICLES THEREOFImport Duty Rates — South Africa 2026
General Rate
5%
EU / UK
free
SADC
free
AfCFTA
2%
Mercosur
5%
EFTA
free
Classification Details
HS Code4811.90.05
Full Code4811.90.05.6
Chapter48 — PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD
Statistical Unitkg
VAT15
JLog ServiceGeneral Import
Typical Documents Required
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the import duty rate for HS code 4811.90.05 in South Africa?
The general import duty rate for HS 4811.90.05 (- - Combined with metal foil with a foil thickness not exceeding 15
microns, printed) is 5%. Preferential rates may apply under trade agreements including EU/UK, SADC, AfCFTA, Mercosur, and EFTA. VAT of 15 is charged on the CIF value plus duty.
What documents do I need to import - - Combined with metal foil with a foil thickness not exceeding 15
microns, printed into South Africa?
To import goods under HS 4811.90.05, you typically need: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin. Additional permits or certificates may be required depending on the specific product and country of origin.
How do I calculate the total cost of importing - - Combined with metal foil with a foil thickness not exceeding 15
microns, printed?
The landed cost includes the product cost (CIF value), plus import duty at 5%, plus VAT at 15 on the combined value. Use JLog's Import Calculator at app.jlog.co.za/import-calculator.html for an accurate estimate.
Can JLog help with customs clearance for HS 4811.90.05?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance services for all HS codes including 4811.90.05. We handle documentation, SARS compliance, and logistics from our base in Woodstock, Cape Town. Contact us at info@jlog.co.za or call +27 21 300 6099.
Are there preferential duty rates for importing - - Combined with metal foil with a foil thickness not exceeding 15
microns, printed?
Yes, South Africa has trade agreements that offer reduced duty rates. For HS 4811.90.05, the EU/UK rate is free, SADC rate is free, and AfCFTA rate is 2%. You need a valid Certificate of Origin to claim these rates.
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| 4811.41.90 | - - - Other | free |
| 4811.49.10 | - - - In strips or rolls of a width not exceeding 150 mm; in rectangular (includ... | free |
| 4811.49.90 | - - - Other | free |
| 4811.51.10 | - - - In strips or rolls of a width not exceeding 150 mm; in rectangular (includ... | free |
| 4811.51.90 | - - - Other | free |
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| 4811.59.10 | - - - Other, in strips or rolls of a width not exceeding 150 mm; in rectangular... | free |
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