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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 16.05

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved

MFN Tariff Rate12%
FTA Rate (UK-SACUM)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

1.9%
Savings: 10.1 percentage points
HS Code16.05
ProductCrustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 16.05 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore1.2%0.4%RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE4.9%1.5%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia9.1%——
🇹🇼 Taiwan9.6%——
🇦🇺 Australia11%4.6%JAEPA/RCEP
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)12%1.9%UK-SACUM
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)12.7%——
🇹🇭 Thailand12.7%2.7%ASEAN-India FTA
🇯🇵 Japan13%5.3%JVEPA/RCEP
🇺🇸 United States13.9%——
🇰🇷 South Korea14%6.7%RCEP
🇬🇧 United Kingdom14.3%6.8%UK-Turkey FTA
🇨🇦 Canada14.6%2.3%CKFTA
🇻🇳 Vietnam15.8%6.3%RCEP
China17.1%2.4%RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey18.7%——
🇮🇩 Indonesia19.6%——
🇲🇽 Mexico20.7%——
🇧🇷 Brazil25.4%9.3%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India26.5%——

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 16.05 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

16.01Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal1601.00Meat preparations; sausages and similar products, 16.02Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or i1602.10Meat preparations; homogenised preparations of mea1602.20Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved li1602.31Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserv

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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 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved 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 16.05 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved (HS 16.05) into South Africa is 12%. Under the UK-SACUM, a preferential rate of 1.9% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 16.05?
Yes. Under the UK-SACUM, the tariff may be reduced from 12% to 1.9%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 16.05?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1.2% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 16.05 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.