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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 1804.00

Cocoa; butter, fat and oil

MFN Tariff Rate7.9%
FTA Rate (EU-SADC EPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

0.9%
Savings: 7.0 percentage points
HS Code1804.00
ProductCocoa; butter, fat and oil
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Countervailing duties may be assessed

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 1804.00 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.7%——
🇦🇪 UAE2%0.1%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia3.5%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)5.1%1.8%EU-Mexico FTA
🇯🇵 Japan5.3%——
🇹🇼 Taiwan5.6%2.1%ECFA
🇦🇺 Australia5.9%2.5%JAEPA/RCEP
🇨🇦 Canada6.2%2.6%CPTPP
🇺🇸 United States7.3%——
🇰🇷 South Korea7.3%——
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)7.9%0.9%EU-SADC EPA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8.6%1.9%UK-Japan CEPA
China9%1.5%RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia9.8%——
🇹🇭 Thailand9.9%——
🇲🇽 Mexico10.2%——
🇻🇳 Vietnam12.3%5.2%RCEP/KVFTA
🇹🇷 Turkey13.4%——
🇧🇷 Brazil13.8%5.5%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India20.5%7.4%AI-ECTA

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 1804.00 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

18.01Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted1801.00Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted18.02Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste1802.00Cocoa; shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste18.03Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted1803.10Cocoa; paste, not defatted

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 Cocoa; butter, fat and oil 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 1804.00 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Cocoa; butter, fat and oil (HS 1804.00) into South Africa is 7.9%. Under the EU-SADC EPA, a preferential rate of 0.9% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 1804.00?
Yes. Under the EU-SADC EPA, the tariff may be reduced from 7.9% to 0.9%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 1804.00?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.7% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 1804.00 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.