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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 0707.00

Vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled

MFN Tariff Rate16.3%
FTA Rate (EU-SADC EPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

2.2%
Savings: 14.1 percentage points
HS Code0707.00
ProductVegetables; cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 0707.00 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore1.5%0.2%RCEP/SAFTA
🇦🇪 UAE2.6%0.1%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia4.6%——
🇯🇵 Japan7.4%3.4%JVEPA/RCEP
🇦🇺 Australia7.6%3%JAEPA/RCEP
🇹🇼 Taiwan7.7%——
🇰🇷 South Korea9.5%——
🇨🇦 Canada9.8%3%UK-Canada TCA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10.3%4.3%UK-Turkey FTA
🇹🇭 Thailand10.4%3.7%ASEAN-India FTA
🇹🇷 Turkey12%1.5%Turkey-Singapore FTA
🇺🇸 United States12.8%5%USMCA
China13%0%ChAFTA/RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)13.2%1.7%EU-UK TCA
🇻🇳 Vietnam15.2%4.2%EVFTA
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)16.3%2.2%EU-SADC EPA
🇲🇽 Mexico18.4%4.2%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇮🇳 India21.4%——
🇮🇩 Indonesia21.4%8.8%RCEP
🇧🇷 Brazil22.5%3.2%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 0707.00 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.

⚠️USDA Phytosanitary CertificateRequired
⚠️FDA Prior NoticeRequired
📋USDA Import PermitMay apply

Related HS Codes in South Africa

07.01Potatoes; fresh or chilled0701.10Vegetables; seed potatoes, fresh or chilled0701.90Vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or c07.02Tomatoes; fresh or chilled0702.00Vegetables; tomatoes, fresh or chilled07.03Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceo

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🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled into South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 0707.00 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled (HS 0707.00) into South Africa is 16.3%. Under the EU-SADC EPA, a preferential rate of 2.2% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 0707.00?
Yes. Under the EU-SADC EPA, the tariff may be reduced from 16.3% to 2.2%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 0707.00?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1.5% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 0707.00 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.