import duty calculator

Import duty and VAT calculator

Calculate import duties and VAT levied on your international shipment instantly using our online import duty and VAT calculator.

To calculate import duties and VAT on a shipment you will need the following information:

  1. The rate of ordinary import duty applicable to your shipment. If you do not know the rate of ordinary duty, consult our import duty directory.
  2. Additional duty and levy rates. This does not apply to all imports. If you are not sure what duties your shipment will incur, consult our import duty directory.
  3. The amount payable or paid for your goods expressed in South African Rand. Note: SARS Customs may not use a different conversion rate to calculate Rand value at the time of import.

Complete the appropriate fields using the above information to calculate import duties and VAT on your shipment. 

Vat and Duty

  • (This should be the FOB value on the invoice)
  • Type your duty tax rate in here:
    (If you do not know your duty tax percentage you can get it from our Import Duty Look Up here)
  • AND / OR
  • + Expand to insert duty tax from schedule 1 Part 2 to schedule 2
    • Additional Duty

    • AND / OR
    • Additional Duty

    • AND / OR
    • Additional Duty

    • AND / OR
  • Totals

Have a question? Get in touch

Find more help wit your import logistics, original resources, leading-edge training, and assistance with customs licenses on Trade Logistics.