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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 1511.90

Vegetable oils; palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

MFN Tariff Rate7.1%
FTA Rate (UK-SACUM)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

1.3%
Savings: 5.8 percentage points
HS Code1511.90
ProductVegetable oils; palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 1511.90 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.7%0.3%RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE2.7%0.9%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia2.8%——
🇦🇺 Australia4.9%1%RCEP/SAFTA
🇯🇵 Japan5.4%2.3%JTEPA/RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)6.1%2%CETA
🇺🇸 United States6.3%2.7%USMCA
🇨🇦 Canada6.7%2.8%CETA
🇰🇷 South Korea7.1%3.2%KICEPA
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)7.1%1.3%UK-SACUM
🇲🇽 Mexico7.6%1.1%USMCA
🇹🇼 Taiwan8%3.1%ASTEP
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8.5%3.5%UK-Turkey FTA
🇻🇳 Vietnam9.8%1.2%RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey11.8%2.6%Turkey-Korea FTA
🇹🇭 Thailand11.9%——
China12%——
🇮🇳 India13.1%0.4%India-UAE CEPA
🇮🇩 Indonesia13.2%——
🇧🇷 Brazil16.7%——

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 1511.90 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

15.01Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other th1501.10Pig fat; lard, other than that of heading 0209 and1501.20Pig fat; not lard, other than that of heading 02091501.90Poultry fat; other than that of heading 0209 or 1515.02Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than1502.10Tallow; other than those of heading 1503

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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 Vegetable oils; palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified into South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 1511.90 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Vegetable oils; palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified (HS 1511.90) into South Africa is 7.1%. Under the UK-SACUM, a preferential rate of 1.3% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 1511.90?
Yes. Under the UK-SACUM, the tariff may be reduced from 7.1% to 1.3%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 1511.90?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.7% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 1511.90 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.