SARS control  Permit / certificate required
For import to South Africa
  • Agriculture / SPS Certificate (DALRRD) → 1. Permit from Dept. Agriculture 2. Permit from Dept. Environment Affairs 3. CITES Permit – issued by the National Conservation Officer of the Province Please refer to Appendices I , II and III of CITES Sharks Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) – II Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) – II Basking Shark (cetorhinus maximus) – II Paddlefish and Sturgeons (Acipenseriformes spp. – Except the species included in Appendix I) – II AcipenserBrevorostrum, Acipenser srurio) – I Arapaima and Bonytongue – (Scleropages formosus) – I (Arapaima gigas) – II Cui-ui – (Chasmistes cujus) – I Pangasid catfish –(Pangasianodon gigas) – I Pipefish and Seahorses – (Hippocampus spp.) – II Wrasses – (Cheillinus uinines) – II Totoaba – (Totoaba macdonaldi) –I Lungfishes Coelacanths – (Latimeria spp.) – I Australian Lungfish – (Neoceratodus forsteri) – II Pisces (Osteich-thyes), other than fish as defined by section I of the Fishing Industry Development Act, 1964; Marsipobranchiiagnatha; Selachii (chondrichtyes) (includes sharks) Any fish found in any waters as defined below and including the spawn of fish. Live fresh water fish, i.e. live aquatic fauna which is commonly known as fish 301.93: Blind Carps and Plaeesok (Probarbus jullieni) – I (Caecobarbus geertsi) – II Issued by Agricultural Pests Act No. 36/1983 Sea Fisheries Act 58/1973 Animal Diseases Act No. 35/19

HS Code 0301.95: Live fish: Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii)

HS Code 0301.95 covers Live fish: Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Live fish: Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) for all import and export customs declarations.

Customs Duty Rate

The customs duty rate for HS Code 0301.95 is free (0%). Duty is calculated on the FOB customs value (the goods value at the point of loading onto the carrier; international freight and insurance are not part of the duty base). Import VAT is then 15% of the Added Tax Value (ATV) — customs value + 10% uplift (for non-SACU origin; nil for BLNS countries) + non-rebated duty.

What Falls Under HS Code 0301.95?

This tariff heading covers Live fish: Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii). All importers and exporters must use this code on SARS customs declarations (SAD500), commercial invoices, and shipping documents.

How to Import or Export Under HS Code 0301.95

To move goods under HS Code 0301.95 across South African borders, you’ll need to be registered with SARS as an importer or exporter (customs client code) before your first shipment. Once registered, JLog handles your customs clearance.

JLog Customs Clearance for HS Code 0301.95

JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 0301.95. We handle the full SARS submission — from checking documents to lodging declarations and managing SARS queries.

Contact JLog: info@jlog.co.za | 021 300 6099

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS Code 0301.95 used for?
HS Code 0301.95 is the official tariff code for Live fish: Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.

What duty do I pay on HS Code 0301.95?
The customs duty rate is free (0%). Plus 15% VAT on import. Contact JLog for a full landed cost calculation including all applicable levies.

Do I need a customs broker for HS Code 0301.95?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 0301.95 on your behalf.

Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.

Related JLog Services

JLog provides customs clearance services for goods under this HS code. Our team handles SARS submissions, documentation, and query management.

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Importing goods under this code?

JLog clears them — from R3,500. SARS-licensed customs clearing agent, Cape Town.

Current SARS duty rates — HS 0301.95

ItemRate
General dutyfree
SADC preferentialfree
EU EPAfree
UK EPAfree
EFTAfree
MERCOSURfree
AfCFTAfree
AGOASee SARS Schedule 4 for AGOA-specific provisions
VAT15%

Last verified 20 Sep 2026 from SARS tariff book.

Shipping rates from South Africa — HS 0301.95

DestinationCarrierFrom (ZAR / 10kg)Transit days
CHFedEx2,087.183
NZFedEx2,275.615
BRFedEx2,961.728
JPFedEx2,275.615
CAFedEx2,323.694
INFedEx2,230.288
CNDHL Express5,532.773
SGFedEx2,275.615
AEFedEx2,230.285
NLFedEx2,138.183

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