First published Oct 22, 2026, 12:31:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 12:31:16 PM UTC

SA seeks to turn China’s zero-tariff access into jobs, industrial growth

China’s preference scheme provides duty-free access for eligible products from African countries, with 47 tariff lines subject to tariff-rate quotas, from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028. South Africa reported issuing 25,975 certificates of origin between 1 June and 31 August, while customs declarations rose 199% year-on-year.

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Illustrative image: Mr. Xavier Carim, Deputy Director-General for International Trade and Economic Development, Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa — UNCTAD/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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