HS 8462.90.30 – - - Of the guillotine type, with a cutting length exceeding 1 000 mm but not exceeding 4 150 mm
Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut- to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling (excluding draw-benches); presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above: Of the guillotine type, with a cutting length exceeding 1 000 mm but not exceeding 4 150 mm
General Import Chapter 84 MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUlPMENT; PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLESImport Duty Rates — South Africa 2026
General Rate
15%
EU / UK
free
SADC
free
AfCFTA
6%
Mercosur
13,5%
EFTA
free
Classification Details
HS Code8462.90.30
Full Code8462.90.30.3
Chapter84 — NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF
Statistical Unitu
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 8462.90.30 in South Africa?
The general import duty rate for HS 8462.90.30 (- - Of the guillotine type, with a cutting length exceeding 1 000 mm but
not exceeding 4 150 mm) is 15%. 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 - - Of the guillotine type, with a cutting length exceeding 1 000 mm but
not exceeding 4 150 mm into South Africa?
To import goods under HS 8462.90.30, 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 - - Of the guillotine type, with a cutting length exceeding 1 000 mm but
not exceeding 4 150 mm?
The landed cost includes the product cost (CIF value), plus import duty at 15%, 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 8462.90.30?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance services for all HS codes including 8462.90.30. 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 - - Of the guillotine type, with a cutting length exceeding 1 000 mm but
not exceeding 4 150 mm?
Yes, South Africa has trade agreements that offer reduced duty rates. For HS 8462.90.30, the EU/UK rate is free, SADC rate is free, and AfCFTA rate is 6%. You need a valid Certificate of Origin to claim these rates.
Related HS Codes
| HS Code | Description | General Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 8462.11 | - - Closed die forging machines | free |
| 8462.19.10 | - - - Presses, hydraulic (excluding those with 3 or more axes, numerically contr... | 15% |
| 8462.19.90 | - - - Other | free |
| 8462.22 | - - Profile forming machines | free |
| 8462.23.10 | - - - Hydraulic, of a capacity of less than 8 900 kN (excluding those with 3 or... | 15% |
| 8462.23.90 | - - - Other | free |
| 8462.24 | - - Numerically controlled panel benders | free |
| 8462.25 | - - Numerically controlled roll forming machines | free |
| 8462.26.10 | - - - Presses, hydraulic (excluding those with 3 or more axes) | 15% |
| 8462.26.90 | - - - Other | free |
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