HS 8205.40.20 – - - Flat-point screwdrivers with a width at the point of 3 mm or more but not exceeding 9,5 mm (excluding ratchet screwdrivers and screwdrivers with screwholding clamps)

Hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds), not elsewhere specified or included; blow lamps; vices, clamps and the like (excluding accessories for and parts of, machine- tools or water-jet cutting machines); anvils; portable forges; hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks: Flat-point screwdrivers with a width at the point of 3 mm or more but not exceeding 9,5 mm (excluding ratchet screwdrivers and screwdrivers with screwholding clamps)

General Import Chapter 82 BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL

Import Duty Rates — South Africa 2026

General Rate
20%
EU / UK
free
SADC
free
AfCFTA
8%
Mercosur
18%
EFTA
20%

Classification Details

HS Code8205.40.20
Full Code8205.40.20.0
Chapter82 — TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY, SPOONS AND FORKS, OF BASE METAL; PARTS THEREOF OF BASE METAL
Statistical Unitkg
VAT15
JLog ServiceGeneral Import

Typical Documents Required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty rate for HS code 8205.40.20 in South Africa?
The general import duty rate for HS 8205.40.20 (- - Flat-point screwdrivers with a width at the point of 3 mm or more but not exceeding 9,5 mm (excluding ratchet screwdrivers and screwdrivers with screwholding clamps)) 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 - - Flat-point screwdrivers with a width at the point of 3 mm or more but not exceeding 9,5 mm (excluding ratchet screwdrivers and screwdrivers with screwholding clamps) into South Africa?
To import goods under HS 8205.40.20, 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 - - Flat-point screwdrivers with a width at the point of 3 mm or more but not exceeding 9,5 mm (excluding ratchet screwdrivers and screwdrivers with screwholding clamps)?
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 8205.40.20?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance services for all HS codes including 8205.40.20. 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 - - Flat-point screwdrivers with a width at the point of 3 mm or more but not exceeding 9,5 mm (excluding ratchet screwdrivers and screwdrivers with screwholding clamps)?
Yes, South Africa has trade agreements that offer reduced duty rates. For HS 8205.40.20, 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.

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8205.59.90 - - - Other free

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