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Import Duty on Hand-made

HS Code 5705 · MFN rates across 10 countries · 26 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

High-duty product: Hand-made faces duties up to 30.0% in South Africa. Consider sourcing from an FTA partner country to reduce costs.

MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Hand-made (HS 5705). MFN rates apply to all WTO member countries unless a preferential trade agreement is in force. Rates are ad valorem (percentage of customs value). Specific duties (per unit/weight) are not shown in this comparison.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇿🇦 South Africa30.0%
🇧🇷 Brazil20.0%
🇮🇳 India20.0%
🇲🇽 Mexico15.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand13.8%
🇨🇳 China8.0%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8.0%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇦🇺 Australia3.8%
🇺🇸 United States1.6%

FTA Preferential Rates

Free trade agreements can reduce or eliminate duty on hand-made. To claim a preferential rate, the goods must meet rules of origin requirements and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin or origin declaration.

RouteAgreementRateSaving
AO → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0%0.0%Save 30.0%
NA → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0%0.0%Save 30.0%
Thailand → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
PH → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
SG → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
KR → IndiaIN-KR-CEPA20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
Australia → IndiaIN-AU-ECTA20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
UAE → IndiaIN-AE-CEPA20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%

VAT / GST on Hand-made

These indirect taxes apply in addition to customs duty. For India, IGST (Integrated GST) is levied on the assessable value plus customs duty. For Brazil, multiple taxes (IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS) apply sequentially. The rates below are standard rates — concessional rates may apply.

CountryTaxRate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇦🇺 AustraliaGST10%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI5%
🇨🇳 ChinaVAT13%
🇬🇧 United KingdomVAT20%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST5%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP USA, SARS South Africa), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Sub-headings within HS 5705 may carry different rates — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit national tariff line for your specific product. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute customs advice.