South Africa landed cost calculator
Silver jewellery, HS 7113.11, shipped from India by air.
Whatever you are buying now, send us a photo of it and say how many you need. You get our price for the same piece in Argentium 960, landed in South Africa with the duty paid.
Get our price for the same pieceEstimate only. 20% duty on jewellery, one of the highest rates among the markets listed here, and 15% VAT on the goods, shipping and duty. The VAT base includes a 10% uplift on the customs value, so the effective VAT is slightly higher than the headline rate. Confirm with a licensed broker before you ship.
How the charges work in South Africa
20% duty on jewellery, one of the highest rates among the markets listed here, and 15% VAT on the goods, shipping and duty. The VAT base includes a 10% uplift on the customs value, so the effective VAT is slightly higher than the headline rate.
Delivered duty paid, or not
Every quote we send to South Africa shows the landed cost, with the charges above included, before you order. If you want it delivered duty paid we clear the shipment, pay the duty and tax, and nothing is due when the courier arrives. If you would rather clear it yourself through your own broker, we ship on standard terms and send the paperwork with it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on silver jewellery from India to South Africa?
Silver jewellery is classified under HS 7113.11. Into South Africa it pays 20% duty. 20% duty on jewellery, one of the highest rates among the markets listed here, and 15% VAT on the goods, shipping and duty. The VAT base includes a 10% uplift on the customs value, so the effective VAT is slightly higher than the headline rate.
Is there VAT or GST on jewellery imported into South Africa?
Yes. VAT of 15% is charged on the customs value plus the duty. A business registered for the tax can usually reclaim it, which means the real cost of importing is the duty and the fees alone.
Who pays the duty, the buyer or the seller?
It depends on the shipping terms. If Argentia ships delivered duty paid, we pay the duty and any tax at the border and nothing is due when the courier delivers. If the order ships on standard terms, the courier bills the buyer before handing over the parcel. For South Africa we quote both ways so you can see the difference.
How accurate is this calculator?
It uses the rates in force on 4 October 2026 and the fee schedules published by customs and the main couriers. Rates change, couriers change their fees, and classification can differ by piece. Treat it as an estimate and confirm with a licensed broker before you ship.
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馃嚫馃嚘General information, not customs or tax advice. Duty rates are from the World Bank tariff database and national customs schedules; agreement status from official announcements. Rates as of 4 October 2026.