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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 12.08

Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard

MFN Tariff Rate4%
FTA Rate (EU-SADC EPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

1.3%
Savings: 2.7 percentage points
HS Code12.08
ProductFlours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Countervailing duties may be assessed

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 12.08 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.2%0.1%RCEP/SAFTA
🇦🇪 UAE1.1%0.5%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia1.1%——
🇯🇵 Japan1.8%0.7%JICEPA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1.8%0.4%UK-Korea FTA
🇦🇺 Australia1.8%——
🇺🇸 United States2.4%——
🇹🇼 Taiwan2.4%0.3%ECFA
🇨🇦 Canada2.5%0.5%USMCA
🇰🇷 South Korea3.1%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)3.4%1.1%EU-SADC EPA
🇹🇷 Turkey3.5%——
China3.8%——
🇲🇽 Mexico4%——
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)4%1.3%EU-SADC EPA
🇹🇭 Thailand4.3%1.5%RCEP
🇻🇳 Vietnam5%1.2%RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia5.5%——
🇮🇳 India6.9%——
🇧🇷 Brazil7%1.1%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 12.08 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

12.01Soya beans, whether or not broken1201.10Soya beans; seed, whether or not broken1201.90Soya beans; other than seed, whether or not broken12.02Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whet1202.30Ground-nuts; seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked1202.41Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or other

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 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 Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard 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 12.08 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard (HS 12.08) into South Africa is 4%. Under the EU-SADC EPA, a preferential rate of 1.3% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 12.08?
Yes. Under the EU-SADC EPA, the tariff may be reduced from 4% to 1.3%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 12.08?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.2% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 12.08 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.