HS 9602.00 – Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (excluding gelatin of heading 35.03) and articles of unhardened gelatin

Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (excluding gelatin of heading 35.03) and articles of unhardened gelatin

General Import Chapter 96 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES

Import Duty Rates — South Africa 2026

General Rate
free
EU / UK
free
SADC
free
AfCFTA
free
Mercosur
free
EFTA
free

Classification Details

HS Code9602.00
Full Code9602.00.2
Chapter96 — MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
Statistical Unitkg
VAT15
JLog ServiceGeneral Import

Typical Documents Required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty rate for HS code 9602.00 in South Africa?
The general import duty rate for HS 9602.00 (Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (excluding gelatin of heading 35.03) and articles of unhardened gelatin) 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 Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (excluding gelatin of heading 35.03) and articles of unhardened gelatin into South Africa?
To import goods under HS 9602.00, 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 Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (excluding gelatin of heading 35.03) and articles of unhardened gelatin?
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 9602.00?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance services for all HS codes including 9602.00. 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 Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (excluding gelatin of heading 35.03) and articles of unhardened gelatin?
Yes, South Africa has trade agreements that offer reduced duty rates. For HS 9602.00, 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.

Need Help Importing This Product?

JLog handles customs clearance, documentation, and logistics for imports into South Africa. Get expert support for HS 9602.00.

Get a Customs Quote