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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 2711.11

Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, natural gas

MFN Tariff Rate2.9%
FTA Rate (UK-SACUM)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

1.1%
Savings: 1.8 percentage points
HS Code2711.11
ProductPetroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, natural gas
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Preferential rate available with certificate of origin

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 2711.11 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.3%0.1%RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE0.7%0.1%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia1.7%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.2%——
🇦🇺 Australia2.3%0.5%ChAFTA/RCEP
🇹🇼 Taiwan2.3%——
🇰🇷 South Korea2.5%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)2.6%0.4%EU-Singapore FTA
🇲🇽 Mexico2.7%——
🇯🇵 Japan2.9%0.3%JTEPA/RCEP
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)2.9%1.1%UK-SACUM
🇨🇦 Canada3%1%USMCA
🇹🇷 Turkey3.6%——
🇺🇸 United States3.7%——
🇹🇭 Thailand4.1%0.3%ASEAN-India FTA
🇻🇳 Vietnam4.2%1.2%RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia4.3%0.9%IA-CEPA/RCEP
China5%2.4%RCEP
🇮🇳 India5.4%——
🇧🇷 Brazil5.5%0.8%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 2711.11 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

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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 Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, natural gas into South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 2711.11 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, natural gas (HS 2711.11) into South Africa is 2.9%. Under the UK-SACUM, a preferential rate of 1.1% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 2711.11?
Yes. Under the UK-SACUM, the tariff may be reduced from 2.9% to 1.1%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 2711.11?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.3% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 2711.11 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.