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SACU: Increase in the customs duty on sugar imports (February 2026)

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13 Feb 2026

In February 2026, the South African Revenue Service announced an increase in the customs duty on imported sugar. The rate was adjusted from ZAR 4.4 per kilogram to ZAR 4.8 per kilogram.

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Implementation date

13 Feb 2026

Revocation date:

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Updated: 16 Feb 2026
Import tariff In force

Recent update from 16 Feb 2026:

On 13 February 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) increased the customs duty on sugar imports.

The rate of duty rose from ZAR 4.36 (USD 0.27) per kilogram to ZAR 4.83 (USD 0.3) pe...

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