HS 8511.10.10 – - - Identifiable for use solely or principally with aircraft or tractor engines
Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto- dynamos, ignition coils, sparking plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines: Identifiable for use solely or principally with aircraft or tractor engines
General Import Chapter 85 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
free
EU / UK
free
SADC
free
AfCFTA
free
Mercosur
free
EFTA
free
Classification Details
HS Code8511.10.10
Full Code8511.10.10.3
Chapter85 — ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS
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 8511.10.10 in South Africa?
The general import duty rate for HS 8511.10.10 (- - Identifiable for use solely or principally with aircraft or tractor engines) is free. 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 - - Identifiable for use solely or principally with aircraft or tractor engines into South Africa?
To import goods under HS 8511.10.10, 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 - - Identifiable for use solely or principally with aircraft or tractor engines?
The landed cost includes the product cost (CIF value), plus import duty at free, 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 8511.10.10?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance services for all HS codes including 8511.10.10. 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 - - Identifiable for use solely or principally with aircraft or tractor engines?
Yes, South Africa has trade agreements that offer reduced duty rates. For HS 8511.10.10, the EU/UK rate is free, SADC rate is free, and AfCFTA rate is free. You need a valid Certificate of Origin to claim these rates.
Related HS Codes
| HS Code | Description | General Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 8511.10.90 | - - Other | 10% |
| 8511.20 | Ignition magnetos; magneto-dynamos; magnetic flywheels | free |
| 8511.30.30 | - - Distributors and ignition coils, identifiable for use solely or principally... | free |
| 8511.30.90 | - - Other | free |
| 8511.40.15 | - - Identifiable for use solely or principally with motor vehicle engines | 15% |
| 8511.40.90 | - - Other | free |
| 8511.50.20 | - - Identifiable for use solely or principally with motor vehicle engines | 15% |
| 8511.50.90 | - - Other | free |
| 8511.80 | Other equipment | free |
| 8511.90 | Parts | free |
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