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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 0705.11

Vegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled

MFN Tariff Rate12.1%
FTA Rate (EU-SADC EPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

4.7%
Savings: 7.4 percentage points
HS Code0705.11
ProductVegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 0705.11 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore1%0.1%CECA
🇦🇪 UAE2.9%1.3%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia4.3%——
🇦🇺 Australia7.2%1.1%TAFTA/RCEP
🇯🇵 Japan7.5%1.3%RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)9%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom11.4%4%UK-Turkey FTA
🇰🇷 South Korea11.7%0.1%RCEP
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)12.1%4.7%EU-SADC EPA
🇹🇼 Taiwan13.1%5.9%ECFA
🇨🇦 Canada13.4%2.4%USMCA
🇺🇸 United States14.5%——
🇻🇳 Vietnam14.9%4.8%RCEP
🇹🇭 Thailand16.9%5.8%RCEP/JTEPA
🇮🇩 Indonesia17.3%3.1%RCEP
China17.9%5.3%RCEP
🇲🇽 Mexico18.2%1.9%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇹🇷 Turkey19.3%9.2%UK-Turkey FTA
🇧🇷 Brazil20.7%10.1%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India23.8%——

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 0705.11 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.

⚠️USDA Phytosanitary CertificateRequired
⚠️FDA Prior NoticeRequired
📋USDA Import PermitMay apply

Related HS Codes in South Africa

07.01Potatoes; fresh or chilled0701.10Vegetables; seed potatoes, fresh or chilled0701.90Vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or c07.02Tomatoes; fresh or chilled0702.00Vegetables; tomatoes, fresh or chilled07.03Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceo

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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 Vegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled into South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 0705.11 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Vegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled (HS 0705.11) into South Africa is 12.1%. Under the EU-SADC EPA, a preferential rate of 4.7% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 0705.11?
Yes. Under the EU-SADC EPA, the tariff may be reduced from 12.1% to 4.7%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 0705.11?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 0705.11 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.