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Import cost from Vietnam · HS 7308 · 49 countries
Landed cost calculator: steel structures from Vietnam to South Africa
From the FOB price in Vietnam to the cost delivered at your site: freight, insurance, import duty and FTA preference, trade remedies, VAT or GST, customs fees and local charges – in one transparent breakdown.
Import duty and taxes in South Africa
Fabricated structural steel, HS 7308.90, of Vietnamese origin – position checked 2026-10-16.
- MFN duty
- 15%
- FTA duty for Vietnam
- No FTA – MFN applies
- VAT
- 15% – on customs value + 10% uplift + duty
- Customs value basis
- FOB
MFN 0–15% depending on subheading – verify the 7308 line.
Sources: sars.gov.za · wits.worldbank.org
How landed cost is calculated
- FOB valueWeight × FOB price per tonne at the Vietnamese port of loading (Ho Chi Minh City / Cai Mep or Hai Phong).
- Freight & insurance → CIFOcean freight by container or break bulk, plus marine insurance on 110% of the CIF value.
- Customs valueMost countries assess duty on the CIF value; the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and a few others use the FOB (transaction) value.
- Duty & trade remediesMFN or FTA preferential duty on the customs value, plus any additional duties – for example safeguard, anti-dumping or national security tariffs.
- Import taxes & feesVAT or GST on the base set by each country (usually customs value + duty), and customs processing fees.
- Local charges → landed costTerminal handling, customs broker, inland trucking and bank charges complete the cost delivered to site.
Import duty and VAT on steel structures by country
HS 7308 fabricated steel of Vietnamese origin. Select a country to open its preset calculator and its market page.
| Country | MFN duty | FTA duty (agreement) | VAT / GST | Additional measures | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina |
14% | — | 21% IVA | — | CIF |
 Australia |
5% | 0% (AANZFTA / RCEP / CPTPP) | 10% GST | — | FOB |
 Bangladesh |
25% | — | 15% VAT | — | CIF |
 Belgium |
0% | 0% (EVFTA) | 21% VAT | — | CIF |
 Brazil |
12.6% | — | 18% ICMS (state, typical) | — | CIF |
 Cambodia |
7% | 0% (ATIGA / RCEP) | 10% VAT | — | CIF |
 Canada |
0% | 0% (CPTPP) | 5% GST | Steel derivative surtax 25% | FOB |
 Chile |
6% | 0% (VCFTA / CPTPP) | 19% IVA | — | CIF |
 Colombia |
10% | — | 19% IVA | — | CIF |
 Dominican Republic |
14% | — | 18% ITBIS | — | CIF |
 Egypt |
30% | — | 14% VAT | — | CIF |
 France |
0% | 0% (EVFTA) | 20% VAT | — | CIF |
 Germany |
0% | 0% (EVFTA) | 19% VAT | — | CIF |
 Guyana |
5% | — | 14% VAT | — | CIF |
 India |
15% | 0% (AIFTA) | 18% IGST | — | CIF |
 Indonesia |
12.5% | 0% (ATIGA / RCEP) | 11% VAT (PPN) | — | CIF |
 Ireland |
0% | 0% (EVFTA) | 23% VAT | — | CIF |
 Israel |
12% | 0% (VIFTA) | 18% VAT | — | CIF |
 Italy |
0% | 0% (EVFTA) | 22% VAT | — | CIF |
 Jamaica |
5% | — | 15% GCT | — | CIF |
 Japan |
0% | — | 10% Consumption tax | — | CIF |
 Kenya |
35% | — | 16% VAT | — | CIF |
 Malaysia |
15% | 0% (ATIGA / RCEP / CPTPP) | 10% Sales tax | — | CIF |
 Mexico |
35% | 0% (CPTPP) | 16% IVA | — | CIF |
 Morocco |
40% | — | 20% VAT (TVA) | — | CIF |
 Netherlands |
0% | 0% (EVFTA) | 21% VAT | — | CIF |
 New Zealand |
5% | 0% (AANZFTA / RCEP / CPTPP) | 15% GST | — | FOB |
 Nigeria |
20% | — | 7.5% VAT | — | CIF |
 Norway |
0% | — | 25% VAT (MVA) | — | CIF |
 Panama |
10% | — | 7% ITBMS | — | CIF |
 Papua New Guinea |
25% | — | 10% GST | — | CIF |
 Peru |
0% | 0% (CPTPP) | 18% IGV + IPM | — | CIF |
 Philippines |
10% | 0% (ATIGA / RCEP) | 12% VAT | — | CIF |
 Poland |
0% | 0% (EVFTA) | 23% VAT | — | CIF |
 Qatar |
5% | — | — | — | CIF |
 Saudi Arabia |
15% | — | 15% VAT | — | CIF |
 Singapore |
0% | — | 9% GST | — | CIF |
| South Africa |
15% | — | 15% VAT | — | FOB |
 South Korea |
0% | — | 10% VAT | — | CIF |
 Spain |
0% | 0% (EVFTA) | 21% VAT | — | CIF |
 Sweden |
0% | 0% (EVFTA) | 25% VAT | — | CIF |
 Switzerland |
0% | — | 8.1% VAT (MWST) | — | CIF |
 Taiwan |
0% | — | 5% Business tax (VAT) | — | CIF |
 Thailand |
10% | 0% (ATIGA / RCEP) | 7% VAT | — | CIF |
 Trinidad and Tobago |
0% | — | 12.5% VAT | — | CIF |
 Turkey |
10% | — | 20% KDV | — | CIF |
 United Arab Emirates |
5% | 0% (VN–UAE CEPA) | 5% VAT | — | CIF |
 United Kingdom |
0% | 0% (UKVFTA / CPTPP) | 20% VAT | — | CIF |
 United States |
0% | — | — | Section 232 steel tariff 50% | FOB |
Rates checked 2026-10-16. Tariffs and trade measures change frequently – this table is a general guide, not customs advice.
Landed cost – frequently asked questions
What is landed cost?
The total cost of goods delivered to your site: the price at the port of loading (FOB), sea freight and insurance, import duty and any trade remedy duties, import taxes such as VAT or GST, customs and port fees, clearance and inland transport.
Which HS code applies to steel structures?
Fabricated structures and parts of structures of iron or steel are usually classified under HS 7308 (7308.90 for most frames, beams and columns); complete prefabricated buildings may fall under HS 9406. The importing country's customs authority makes the final classification.
How do I get the FTA preferential duty?
The goods must meet the agreement's rules of origin and you need the proof of origin it requires – a certificate (for example Form D, E, AK, AJ, AANZ or AI) or an origin declaration. World Steel prepares the origin documents with every shipment.
Is VAT or GST a real cost?
For a VAT- or GST-registered business it is usually recoverable as an input tax credit, so the calculator shows the landed cost with and without it. It remains a cash-flow cost until it is recovered.
How accurate is the result?
It is an estimate. Freight and local charges change every week and duty rates and trade measures change by decision of each government. World Steel confirms freight, duty and documents with every quotation – use the result for budgeting only.