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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 0308.19

Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process

MFN Tariff Rate11.4%
FTA Rate (EU-SADC EPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

2.4%
Savings: 9.0 percentage points
HS Code0308.19
ProductAquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 0308.19 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.7%0.3%RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE2.9%1%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia4%——
🇦🇺 Australia4.9%2%IA-CEPA/RCEP
🇨🇦 Canada5.1%2.2%CETA
🇹🇼 Taiwan6.3%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)6.6%0.7%CETA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7%——
🇯🇵 Japan7.6%0%JTEPA/RCEP
🇺🇸 United States7.9%3.6%USSFTA
🇰🇷 South Korea9.3%3.8%RCEP/KVFTA
🇹🇭 Thailand9.7%4.5%TAFTA/RCEP
🇲🇽 Mexico11.1%0.4%EU-Mexico FTA
🇧🇷 Brazil11.3%5.4%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇻🇳 Vietnam11.3%——
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)11.4%2.4%EU-SADC EPA
🇮🇳 India13.4%4%AI-ECTA
🇹🇷 Turkey13.5%3.4%Turkey-Singapore FTA
China14.5%——
🇮🇩 Indonesia14.8%3.8%RCEP

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 0308.19 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

⚠️FDA Prior NoticeRequired
📋NOAA/NMFS Import MonitoringMay apply
📋Lacey Act DeclarationMay apply

Related HS Codes in South Africa

03.01Fish; live0301.11Fish; live, ornamental, freshwater0301.19Fish; live, ornamental, other than freshwater0301.91Fish; live, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus myki0301.92Fish; live, eels (Anguilla spp.)0301.93Fish; live, carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., C

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Import Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process into South Africa

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 0308.19 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process (HS 0308.19) into South Africa is 11.4%. Under the EU-SADC EPA, a preferential rate of 2.4% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 0308.19?
Yes. Under the EU-SADC EPA, the tariff may be reduced from 11.4% to 2.4%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 0308.19?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.7% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 0308.19 into South Africa?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of South Africa before making business decisions.