HS 8214.20 – Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)

Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files): Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)

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 Code8214.20
Full Code8214.20.6
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 8214.20 in South Africa?
The general import duty rate for HS 8214.20 (Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)) 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 Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files) into South Africa?
To import goods under HS 8214.20, 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 Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)?
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 8214.20?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance services for all HS codes including 8214.20. 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 Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)?
Yes, South Africa has trade agreements that offer reduced duty rates. For HS 8214.20, 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.

Related HS Codes

HS CodeDescriptionGeneral Duty
8214.10 Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and blades there... 15%
8214.90.10 - - Cutters for clippers for shearing animals free
8214.90.20 - - Parts (excluding cutters) for hand-operated, non-electrical clippers for she... free
8214.90.90 - - Other 15%

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