What VAT applies when importing from Kazakhstan into South Africa?

Import VAT of 15% is charged in South Africa on the goods plus freight plus duty.

🇿🇦Can a buyer in South Africa import from Kazakhstan?🇰🇿

We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in South Africa.

Tariffs and trade agreements

No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply.

Import requirements in South Africa

Import VAT in South Africa (B2B): Import VAT of 15% is charged in South Africa on the goods plus freight plus duty. SARS South Africa Duty depends on the HS code; put both into the landed-cost calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a company in South Africa buy from a supplier in Kazakhstan?: We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in South Africa.
What VAT applies when importing from Kazakhstan into South Africa?: Import VAT of 15% is charged in South Africa on the goods plus freight plus duty.
Do South Africa and Kazakhstan share a trade agreement?: No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply.

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