HS 8201.40.10 – - - Hatchets with steel handles
Hand tools, the following: Spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry: Hatchets with steel handles
General Import Chapter 82 BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METALImport Duty Rates — South Africa 2026
General Rate
20%
EU / UK
free
SADC
free
AfCFTA
8%
Mercosur
18%
EFTA
20%
Classification Details
HS Code8201.40.10
Full Code8201.40.10.9
Chapter82 — TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY, SPOONS AND FORKS, OF BASE METAL; PARTS THEREOF OF BASE METAL
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 8201.40.10 in South Africa?
The general import duty rate for HS 8201.40.10 (- - Hatchets with steel handles) is 20%. 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 - - Hatchets with steel handles into South Africa?
To import goods under HS 8201.40.10, 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 - - Hatchets with steel handles?
The landed cost includes the product cost (CIF value), plus import duty at 20%, 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 8201.40.10?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance services for all HS codes including 8201.40.10. 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 - - Hatchets with steel handles?
Yes, South Africa has trade agreements that offer reduced duty rates. For HS 8201.40.10, the EU/UK rate is free, SADC rate is free, and AfCFTA rate is 8%. You need a valid Certificate of Origin to claim these rates.
Related HS Codes
| HS Code | Description | General Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 8201.10.05 | - - Of a maximum blade width of more than 150 mm but not exceeding 200 mm | 20% |
| 8201.10.10 | - - Of a maximum blade width of more than 200 mm but not exceeding 320 mm | 20% |
| 8201.10.90 | - - Other | free |
| 8201.30.03 | - - Mattocks; picks | 20% |
| 8201.30.20 | - - Hoes with a working edge of a width not exceeding 320 mm | 20% |
| 8201.30.40 | - - Rakes with not more than 8 prongs | 20% |
| 8201.30.90 | - - Other | free |
| 8201.40.90 | - - Other | free |
| 8201.50 | Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears (including poultry shears) | free |
| 8201.60 | Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears | free |
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