South Africa to United States Trade Corridor
South Africa-US trade benefits from AGOA preferential access. South African automotive exports, platinum, and citrus fruits are major shipments, while American machinery and aircraft flow southward.
- Average applied tariff: 3.5%
- Trade agreement status: Partial FTA
- Typical transit time: 18-25 days
- Key ports: Durban, Cape Town, New York, Houston
Top traded products
- Vehicles (BMW, Mercedes SA plants)
- Platinum and precious metals
- Ores
- Citrus fruits
- Iron and steel