🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 20.09

Fruit or nut juices (including grape must and coconut water) and vegetable juices, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

MFN Tariff Rate15.7%

FTA Rate (EU-SADC EPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

7.5%

Savings: 8.2 percentage points

HS Code20.09

ProductFruit or nut juices (including grape must and coconut water) and vegetable juices, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Classification LevelHeading

Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 20.09 across major trading nations.

Country	MFN Rate	FTA Rate	FTA
🇸🇬 Singapore	1.9%	0.7%	RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE	5.2%	1.2%	India-UAE CEPA
🇯🇵 Japan	8.4%	—	—
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	9%	—	—
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	10.8%	0.5%	UK-SACUM
🇦🇺 Australia	11.4%	2.1%	UK-Australia FTA
🇲🇽 Mexico	13.6%	0.1%	USMCA
🇺🇸 United States	14.2%	0.8%	USSFTA
🇻🇳 Vietnam	14.8%	5.1%	UKVFTA
🇨🇦 Canada	15.3%	—	—
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)	15.7%	7.5%	EU-SADC EPA
🇹🇭 Thailand	16.7%	0.6%	TAFTA/RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)	16.8%	—	—
🇹🇼 Taiwan	17.4%	0.4%	ASTEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia	18.1%	—	—
🇹🇷 Turkey	19.7%	—	—
🇰🇷 South Korea	20.2%	10%	RCEP
China	20.4%	7.8%	RCEP
🇮🇳 India	29.4%	13.3%	AI-ECTA
🇧🇷 Brazil	31%	13.3%	Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 20.09 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

20.01Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of 2001.10Vegetable preparations; cucumbers and gherkins, pr 2001.90Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts an 20.02Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by 2002.10Vegetable preparations; tomatoes, whole or in piec 2002.90Vegetable preparations; tomatoes, (other than whol

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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 Fruit or nut juices (including grape must and coconut water) and vegetable juices, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter into South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 20.09 in South Africa?

The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Fruit or nut juices (including grape must and coconut water) and vegetable juices, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter (HS 20.09) into South Africa is 15.7%. Under the EU-SADC EPA, a preferential rate of 7.5% may apply.

Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 20.09?

Yes. Under the EU-SADC EPA, the tariff may be reduced from 15.7% to 7.5%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.

Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 20.09?

Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1.9% for this product.

What documents are needed to import HS 20.09 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.