10% Import Tax Imposed on Solar Panels in South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a 10% import duty on solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, cells, and modules. This change, listed under tariff subheading 8541.43 in the Customs and Excise Act, raises the duty on crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules or solar panels from free to 10% ad valorem.

This move supports local renewable energy demand, industrial development, and innovation. However, it also increases the cost of importing these critical components, with shipping container prices already on the rise.

The new customs duty rates are:

• 10% (General)
• 0%/free (EU/UK)
• 0%/free (EFTA)
• 0%/free (SADC)
• 10% (MERCOSUR)
• 0%/free (AfCTA)

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References – bne IntelliNews – link