What is Tradematics?
Tradematics is a free online reference tool for South African importers, exporters, customs brokers, and anyone who needs to find HS codes, understand import duty rates, or estimate the landed cost of goods entering South Africa.
We cover 655+ tariff lines from the SARS Schedule No. 1 (Ordinary Customs Tariff) across all 97 HS chapters — searchable by product name, keyword, or HS code number.
Our Tools
- HS Code Lookup — search 655+ SA tariff lines by product name or code
- Import Duty Calculator — calculate SARS duty and VAT on CIF value
- Landed Cost Calculator — full cost breakdown including port, clearing and transport fees
- Trade Agreements — SADC, EU EPA, EFTA, AGOA, AfCFTA preferential rates
- Tariff Comparison — compare duty rates across up to 4 HS codes side-by-side
- Export Guide — step-by-step guide to exporting from South Africa
- Incoterms 2020 Guide — plain-language explanation of all 11 trade terms
Data Sources
Our HS code database and duty rates are based on:
- SARS Schedule No. 1 — Ordinary Customs Tariff (Part 1)
- SARS Schedule No. 2 — Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duties
- World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System Nomenclature
- SADC Free Trade Area Protocol on Trade
- EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
⚠️ Important: Tradematics is a reference tool for indicative purposes only. Duty rates can change at any time via government gazette. Always verify the current applicable rates with SARS or a licensed customs broker before making commercial decisions. We do not accept liability for decisions made based on information on this site.
Contact Us
For feedback, errors, or suggestions, please use our contact form. We welcome reports of incorrect duty rates or missing product classifications.