What VAT applies when importing from Latvia into South Africa?

The export leaves the EU zero-rated; what you pay is South Africa's import tax at the border, and we do not hold a single national rate for South Africa.

🇿🇦Can a buyer in South Africa import from Latvia?🇱🇻

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): The export leaves the EU zero-rated; what you pay is South Africa's import tax at the border, and we do not hold a single national rate for South Africa. 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 Latvia?: 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 Latvia into South Africa?: The export leaves the EU zero-rated; what you pay is South Africa's import tax at the border, and we do not hold a single national rate for South Africa.
Do South Africa and Latvia share a trade agreement?: No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply.

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