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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 13.01

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)

MFN Tariff Rate4.7%
FTA Rate (EU-SADC EPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

1.6%
Savings: 3.1 percentage points
HS Code13.01
ProductLac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 13.01 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.3%0.1%UK-Singapore FTA
🇦🇪 UAE1%0.1%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia1.6%——
🇯🇵 Japan2.5%1%RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)2.7%——
🇺🇸 United States2.8%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.8%1%UK-Canada TCA
🇹🇼 Taiwan2.9%0.7%ECFA
🇦🇺 Australia3.1%0.9%UK-Australia FTA
🇲🇽 Mexico3.6%1.3%EU-Mexico FTA
China4%0.7%ECFA
🇨🇦 Canada4.5%1.9%UK-Canada TCA
🇰🇷 South Korea4.6%——
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)4.7%1.6%EU-SADC EPA
🇹🇭 Thailand5%——
🇹🇷 Turkey6.2%2.9%Turkey-Singapore FTA
🇻🇳 Vietnam6.3%——
🇧🇷 Brazil6.6%——
🇮🇩 Indonesia6.9%2.6%RCEP
🇮🇳 India7.9%1.5%CECA

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 13.01 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.

Related HS Codes in South Africa

1301.20Gum Arabic1301.90Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n13.02Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pe1302.11Vegetable saps and extracts; opium1302.12Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice1302.13Vegetable saps and extracts; of hops

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 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 Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) 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 13.01 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) (HS 13.01) into South Africa is 4.7%. Under the EU-SADC EPA, a preferential rate of 1.6% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 13.01?
Yes. Under the EU-SADC EPA, the tariff may be reduced from 4.7% to 1.6%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 13.01?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.3% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 13.01 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.