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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 24.01

Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse

MFN Tariff Rate41.4%
FTA Rate (EU-SADC EPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

20.6%
Savings: 20.8 percentage points
HS Code24.01
ProductTobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Subject to import licensing requirements

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 24.01 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore2.2%0.8%EU-Singapore FTA
🇦🇪 UAE8.2%1%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia14.3%——
🇯🇵 Japan16.8%——
🇦🇺 Australia18.4%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)19.1%——
🇨🇦 Canada19.4%2.8%CPTPP
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20.3%4.3%UK-Canada TCA
🇹🇼 Taiwan21.2%1.8%ASTEP
🇹🇭 Thailand29.9%13.8%RCEP
🇰🇷 South Korea33.2%14.4%RCEP/KVFTA
🇲🇽 Mexico35.8%6%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇺🇸 United States37.4%11.2%USMCA
🇻🇳 Vietnam38.8%19.2%RCEP
China41%——
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)41.4%20.6%EU-SADC EPA
🇮🇩 Indonesia53.8%12.5%RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey53.9%12.6%EU-Turkey Customs Union
🇮🇳 India65%15.6%ASEAN-India FTA
🇧🇷 Brazil76.1%21.3%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 24.01 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 PermitRequired
⚠️FDA Tobacco RegistrationRequired
⚠️Warning Label ComplianceRequired

Related HS Codes in South Africa

2401.10Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped)2401.20Tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped2401.30Tobacco refuse24.02Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of to2402.10Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos; containing tobacc2402.20Cigarettes; containing tobacco

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 Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse into South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 24.01 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse (HS 24.01) into South Africa is 41.4%. Under the EU-SADC EPA, a preferential rate of 20.6% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 24.01?
Yes. Under the EU-SADC EPA, the tariff may be reduced from 41.4% to 20.6%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 24.01?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 2.2% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 24.01 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.