🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 1904.30

Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals, not maize (corn), in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains, from bulgur wheat

MFN Tariff Rate9.6%

FTA Rate (EU-SADC EPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

Savings: 8.6 percentage points

HS Code1904.30

ProductPrepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals, not maize (corn), in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains, from bulgur wheat

Classification LevelSubheading

Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 1904.30 across major trading nations.

Country	MFN Rate	FTA Rate	FTA
🇸🇬 Singapore	1.5%	0.1%	RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE	3.9%	0.9%	India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	5.1%	—	—
🇨🇦 Canada	7.9%	—	—
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	8.1%	3.7%	UK-Korea FTA
🇹🇼 Taiwan	8.5%	0.7%	ASTEP
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)	9.6%	1%	EU-SADC EPA
🇯🇵 Japan	9.7%	—	—
🇺🇸 United States	9.9%	3.3%	USMCA
🇦🇺 Australia	10.8%	2.3%	TAFTA/RCEP
🇲🇽 Mexico	11%	0.3%	EU-Mexico FTA
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)	13.4%	2.1%	EU-Mexico FTA
🇰🇷 South Korea	14.7%	1.2%	RCEP
China	16.1%	4.4%	ChAFTA/RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia	16.7%	4.8%	RCEP
🇹🇭 Thailand	17.3%	8%	TAFTA/RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey	17.5%	0.4%	Turkey-Korea FTA
🇻🇳 Vietnam	19.1%	—	—
🇧🇷 Brazil	30.1%	—	—
🇮🇳 India	32.8%	—	—

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 1904.30 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

19.01Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extrac 1901.10Food preparations; of flour, meal, starch, malt ex 1901.20Food preparations; mixes and doughs for the prepar 1901.90Food preparations; of flour, meal, starch, malt ex 19.02Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat 1902.11Food preparations; pasta, containing eggs, uncooke

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 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals, not maize (corn), in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains, from bulgur wheat into South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 1904.30 in South Africa?

The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals, not maize (corn), in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains, from bulgur wheat (HS 1904.30) into South Africa is 9.6%. Under the EU-SADC EPA, a preferential rate of 1% may apply.

Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 1904.30?

Yes. Under the EU-SADC EPA, the tariff may be reduced from 9.6% to 1%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.

Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 1904.30?

Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1.5% for this product.

What documents are needed to import HS 1904.30 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.