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🇿🇦 South Africa Import Tariff: HS 2901.23

Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, butene (butylene) and isomers thereof

MFN Tariff Rate4.2%
FTA Rate (UK-SACUM)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

1.5%
Savings: 2.7 percentage points
HS Code2901.23
ProductAcyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, butene (butylene) and isomers thereof
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇿🇦 South Africa

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 2901.23 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.3%——
🇦🇪 UAE1.1%0.4%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia2.2%——
🇦🇺 Australia2.6%——
🇯🇵 Japan3.2%1.5%JTEPA/RCEP
🇰🇷 South Korea3.2%0.6%RCEP/KVFTA
🇨🇦 Canada3.3%——
🇺🇸 United States3.4%0.6%USMCA
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)3.4%0.1%CETA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3.6%0.7%UK-Korea FTA
🇹🇼 Taiwan4.1%1.4%ECFA
🇿🇦 South Africa(current)4.2%1.5%UK-SACUM
🇮🇩 Indonesia4.6%1.6%RCEP/JIEPA
🇲🇽 Mexico5.1%——
China5.3%——
🇻🇳 Vietnam5.3%1.5%EVFTA
🇹🇭 Thailand5.4%——
🇹🇷 Turkey5.4%1.3%EU-Turkey Customs Union
🇮🇳 India7%——
🇧🇷 Brazil8.7%——

Import Documents for South Africa

Typical documents required when importing HS 2901.23 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

Related HS Codes in South Africa

29.01Acyclic hydrocarbons2901.10Acyclic hydrocarbons; saturated2901.21Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, ethylene2901.22Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, propene (propyl2901.24Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, buta-1,3-diene 2901.29Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, n.e.c. in headi

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 Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, butene (butylene) and isomers thereof into South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 2901.23 in South Africa?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, butene (butylene) and isomers thereof (HS 2901.23) into South Africa is 4.2%. Under the UK-SACUM, a preferential rate of 1.5% may apply.
Does South Africa have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 2901.23?
Yes. Under the UK-SACUM, the tariff may be reduced from 4.2% to 1.5%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 2901.23?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.3% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 2901.23 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.