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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 1704.90

Sugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa

MFN Tariff Rate15.4%
FTA Rate (UK-SACUM)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

2.3%
Savings: 13.1 percentage points
HS Code1704.90
ProductSugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Safeguard measures may apply

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 1704.90 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore1.9%0.1%EU-Singapore FTA
🇦🇪 UAE6.5%2.1%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia10.6%——
🇦🇺 Australia12.7%4.3%RCEP/SAFTA
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)15.4%2.3%UK-SACUM
🇰🇷 South Korea15.9%6.5%CKFTA
🇯🇵 Japan18.4%6.6%JSEPA/RCEP
🇨🇦 Canada20.2%0.5%CETA
🇹🇼 Taiwan21.1%4.1%ECFA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom21.3%——
🇲🇽 Mexico23.2%——
🇻🇳 Vietnam23.2%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)24.8%——
🇺🇸 United States25.8%9.5%USSFTA
🇹🇭 Thailand27%8.7%TAFTA/RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia27.1%4.1%RCEP
China31.7%——
🇹🇷 Turkey33.2%——
🇧🇷 Brazil36.8%8.1%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India57.1%1.4%ASEAN-India FTA

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 1704.90 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

17.01Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in1701.12Sugars; beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not contai1701.13Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specifi1701.14Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than1701.91Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, c1701.99Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, n

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Import Sugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa into South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 1704.90 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Sugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa (HS 1704.90) into South Africa is 15.4%. Under the UK-SACUM, a preferential rate of 2.3% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 1704.90?
Yes. Under the UK-SACUM, the tariff may be reduced from 15.4% to 2.3%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 1704.90?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1.9% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 1704.90 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.