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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 03.05

Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process

MFN Tariff Rate9.2%
HS Code03.05
ProductFish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 03.05 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.8%0.1%EU-Singapore FTA
🇦🇪 UAE2.2%——
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia3.8%——
🇯🇵 Japan5.1%——
🇦🇺 Australia5.2%0.3%ChAFTA/RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)5.5%0.8%EU-Singapore FTA
🇺🇸 United States5.9%2.6%USMCA
🇨🇦 Canada6.4%——
🇲🇽 Mexico7.5%3%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇻🇳 Vietnam8.4%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8.5%0.5%UK-Canada TCA
🇹🇭 Thailand8.8%1.5%ASEAN-India FTA
🇹🇷 Turkey9%3.4%Turkey-Korea FTA
🇹🇼 Taiwan9.2%2.4%ASTEP
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)9.2%——
🇰🇷 South Korea10.5%4.5%RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia10.6%3.9%IA-CEPA/RCEP
China12.3%6%RCEP
🇧🇷 Brazil16.4%3.3%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India18%——

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 03.05 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.

⚠️FDA Prior NoticeRequired
📋NOAA/NMFS Import MonitoringMay apply
📋Lacey Act DeclarationMay apply

Related HS Codes in South Africa

03.01Fish; live0301.11Fish; live, ornamental, freshwater0301.19Fish; live, ornamental, other than freshwater0301.91Fish; live, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus myki0301.92Fish; live, eels (Anguilla spp.)0301.93Fish; live, carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., C

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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 Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process into South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 03.05 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process (HS 03.05) into South Africa is 9.2%.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 03.05?
No preferential FTA rate is currently available for this product in South Africa. The standard MFN rate of 9.2% applies.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 03.05?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.8% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 03.05 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.