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Trade Intelligence & Guides
Everything you need to source from Southern Africa — duty rates, trade agreements, import guides, and tools.
UK Buyer's Guide: Importing from Southern Africa Duty-Free
A comprehensive guide covering free trade agreements, HS codes, customs procedures, and cost-saving strategies for UK importers.
What's Inside
Free Trade Agreements
SACU-UK EPA, SA-UK EPA, AGOA explained
HS Code Reference
18 product categories with duty rates
Cost Savings
0% duty on textiles, candles, tea & more
Certificate of Origin
How to qualify for preferential rates
Tools & Calculators
Landed Cost Calculator
Free for registered buyers
Calculate the full cost of importing — product, shipping, duty, VAT, and commission in one view.
Shipping Rate Comparison
DHL Express live rates
Compare air vs sea freight costs with live DHL Express rates to 220+ countries.
Active Trade Agreements
SACU-UK EPA
Duty-Free, Quota-Free (DFQF) access for all goods
Immediate 0% duty on ALL product categories with valid origin proof
Eligible origins: Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini, Mozambique
Destination: UK
Requires: EUR.1 Certificate of Origin or SACUM Exporter Registration
SA-UK EPA
0% duty on most goods with Certificate of Origin
SA goods qualify for 0% preferential tariff. Without certificate, MFN duty applies.
Eligible origins: South Africa
Destination: UK
Requires: Certificate of Origin from SA DTIC
AGOA
Duty-free access for qualifying goods (especially textiles)
Textiles from Lesotho/SA qualify. Renewed through 2025, extension pending.
Eligible origins: South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini, Mozambique, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania
Destination: US
Requires: AGOA Certificate of Origin + meets Rules of Origin
SADC-EU EPA
Reduced or zero duty on most goods
SACU DFQF members get 0%. SA gets phased preferential access.
Eligible origins: South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini, Mozambique
Destination: EU
Requires: EUR.1 Certificate of Origin