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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 2208.50

Gin and geneva

MFN Tariff Rate11%
HS Code2208.50
ProductGin and geneva
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system applies

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 2208.50 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore1.5%0.2%RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE3.8%1.7%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia6.7%——
🇦🇺 Australia8%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)8.9%2.5%EU-Japan EPA
🇺🇸 United States9.4%3.7%US-Japan Trade Agreement
🇬🇧 United Kingdom9.4%——
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)11%——
🇯🇵 Japan12%5.7%JTEPA/RCEP
🇹🇼 Taiwan12.1%——
🇹🇭 Thailand12.7%——
🇨🇦 Canada13.3%4.3%CETA
🇹🇷 Turkey14%2.7%EU-Turkey Customs Union
🇰🇷 South Korea16.3%——
🇮🇩 Indonesia16.9%——
🇲🇽 Mexico17.2%2.7%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇻🇳 Vietnam19.1%6.8%RCEP/JVEPA
China20.3%1.8%ChAFTA/RCEP
🇧🇷 Brazil20.9%9.2%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India178.9%81%AI-ECTA

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 2208.50 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.

⚠️TTB Import PermitRequired
⚠️FDA Prior NoticeRequired
⚠️Certificate of Label Approval (COLA)Required

Related HS Codes in South Africa

22.01Waters, including natural or artificial mineral wa2201.10Waters; mineral and aerated, including natural or 2201.90Waters; other than mineral and aerated, (not conta22.02Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, cont2202.10Waters; including mineral and aerated, containing 2202.91Non-alcoholic beverages; non-alcoholic beer

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Import Gin and geneva into South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 2208.50 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Gin and geneva (HS 2208.50) into South Africa is 11%.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 2208.50?
No preferential FTA rate is currently available for this product in South Africa. The standard MFN rate of 11% applies.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 2208.50?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1.5% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 2208.50 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.