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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 2850.00

Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading no. 2849

MFN Tariff Rate5.5%
HS Code2850.00
ProductHydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading no. 2849
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 2850.00 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.5%0.1%RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE1.2%0.5%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia2.4%——
🇦🇺 Australia2.8%0.4%ChAFTA/RCEP
🇯🇵 Japan3.5%0.9%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇹🇼 Taiwan3.7%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4%1.2%UK-Japan CEPA
🇹🇭 Thailand4%1.7%RCEP
🇰🇷 South Korea4.1%2%RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)4.4%1.6%EVFTA
🇨🇦 Canada4.4%0.6%CKFTA
🇮🇩 Indonesia4.4%0.4%IA-CEPA/RCEP
🇺🇸 United States4.8%1.6%USSFTA
🇻🇳 Vietnam4.9%0.3%RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey5.2%0.9%Turkey-Singapore FTA
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)5.5%——
China6.2%——
🇲🇽 Mexico6.2%——
🇧🇷 Brazil7%1.1%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India10.1%0.8%KICEPA

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 2850.00 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.

⚠️TSCA Import CertificationRequired
⚠️Safety Data Sheet (SDS)Required
📋EPA NotificationMay apply

Related HS Codes in South Africa

28.01Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine2801.10Chlorine2801.20Iodine2801.30Fluorine; bromine28.02Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulph2802.00Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulph

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 Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading no. 2849 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 2850.00 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading no. 2849 (HS 2850.00) into South Africa is 5.5%.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 2850.00?
No preferential FTA rate is currently available for this product in South Africa. The standard MFN rate of 5.5% applies.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 2850.00?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.5% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 2850.00 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.