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Shipping from South Africa to United States

Import duties, no vat/gst, customs fees, and total landed cost for goods shipped from South Africa to United States. African Growth and Opportunity Act trade agreement applies.

Route Overview
Trade Agreement
African Growth and Opportunity Act
Reduced duty rates available with Certificate of Origin
Typical Duty Range
0% - 7.2%
Depends on product HS code classification
Sales Tax Rate
No VAT/GST
Applied on CIF value + import duty
Transit Time
3d air / 21d sea
De Minimis Threshold
USD 800
No duty below this value
Currency
USD ($)
Calculate Landed Cost: South Africa to United States
Sample Duty Rates — United States
HS CodeDescriptionGeneral RatePreferential Rate
4602.19Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles5.8%0%
6913.10Ceramic statuettes and ornaments — porcelain0%0%
6913.90Other ceramic ornaments6%0%
7013.99Other glassware — decorative7.2%0%
9401.61Upholstered wooden seats0%0%
9403.30Wooden office furniture0%0%
9403.50Wooden bedroom furniture0%0%
9403.60Other wooden furniture0%0%
9701.10Paintings, drawings, pastels — hand-executed0%0%
9701.90Other paintings and drawings0%0%
Frequently Asked Questions
What import duties apply when shipping from South Africa to United States?
Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, goods shipped from South Africa to United States may qualify for reduced or zero duty rates. A Certificate of Origin is typically required. Without preferential treatment, MFN duty rates of 0% - 7.2% apply depending on the HS code.
What is the VAT/GST rate in United States?
United States charges No VAT/GST on imported goods. This is calculated on the CIF value plus import duty.
How long does shipping take from South Africa to United States?
Air freight: approximately 3 business days. Sea freight: approximately 21 business days
What documents are needed to ship from South Africa to United States?
Required documents typically include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and Customs Declaration Form. To claim preferential duty rates under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a Certificate of Origin is also required.
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