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HS Codes Chapter 12
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Every consignment under Chapter 12 must be declared on a SAD500 using the correct 8-digit tariff heading. The duty rate, rebates and any import permits all follow from that classification. A wrong tariff heading is the single most common reason a Chapter 12 shipment is held at the port of entry.
JLog coordinates customs clearance for Chapter 12 goods moving through Cape Town. We prepare the SAD500, manage the submission to SARS, and keep your classification defensible and your duty correct. Whether you are importing a one-off sample or running a regular container programme, we handle the paperwork so your consignment keeps moving. Browse the most-requested HS codes in Chapter 12 below, or request a quote for clearing your next consignment.
Typical duty: Free–20% · VAT 15% · 78 codes
Some heading-level and specialised lines have no single ad-valorem rate — confirmed per code at booking.
HS codes in Chapter 12
Most-searched codes first.
- 1211.90.90 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1213.00 — Cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground,…
- 1212.21.90 — Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar can…
- 1207.10 — Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: Palm …
- 1211.40.90 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1209.24 — Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: Kentucky blue …
- 1211.90.80 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.50.10 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.90.10 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1212.29.90 — Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar can…
- 1208.10 — Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits (excluding those…
- 1211.30.90 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.90.51 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1212.91 — Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, …
- 1212.99 — Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, …
- 1201.10 — Soya beans, whether or not broken: Seed
- 1201.90 — Soya beans, whether or not broken: Other
- 1202.30 — Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelle…
- 1202.41 — Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelle…
- 1202.42 — Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelle…
- 1203.00 — Copra
- 1204.00 — Linseed, whether or not broken
- 1205.10 — Low erucic acid rape or colza seeds
- 1205.10.20 — Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken: Seeds of a kind used…
- 1205.10.90 — Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken: Other
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- 1205.90 — Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken: Other
- 1206.00 — Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken
- 1207.21 — Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: Seed
- 1207.29 — Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: Other
- 1207.30 — Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: Casto…
- 1207.40 — Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: Sesam…
- 1207.50 — Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: Musta…
- 1207.60 — Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: Saffl…
- 1207.70 — Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: Melon…
- 1207.91 — Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: Poppy…
- 1207.99 — Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: Other
- 1208.90 — Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits (excluding those…
- 1209.10 — Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: Sugar beet seeds
- 1209.21 — Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: Lucerne (alfal…
- 1209.22 — Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: Clover (Trifol…
- 1209.23 — Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: Fescue seeds
- 1209.25 — Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: Rye grass (Lol…
- 1209.29 — Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: Other
- 1209.30 — Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: Seeds of herba…
- 1209.91 — Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: Vegetable seeds
- 1209.99 — Other
- 1209.99.10 — Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: Seed
- 1209.99.90 — Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing: Other
- 1210.10 — Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in th…
- 1210.20 — Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in th…
- 1211.20 — Ginseng roots
- 1211.20.10 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.20.90 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.30 — Coca leaf
- 1211.30.10 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.40 — Poppy straw
- 1211.40.10 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.50 — Ephedra
- 1211.50.90 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.60 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind …
- 1211.90 — Other
- 1211.90.05 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.90.20 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.90.30 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.90.40 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.90.53 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1211.90.59 — Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a ki…
- 1212.21 — Fit for human consumption
- 1212.21.10 — Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar can…
- 1212.29 — Other
- 1212.29.10 — Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar can…
- 1212.92 — Locust beans (carob)
- 1212.92.10 — Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar can…
- 1212.92.90 — Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar can…
- 1212.93 — Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, …
- 1212.94 — Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, …
- 1214.10 — Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sai…
- 1214.90 — Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sai…
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Related chapters
What Is HS Chapter 12?
HS Chapter 12 covers oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, industrial or medicinal plants and straw under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify sunflower seeds, soybeans, peanuts, canola, sesame, flaxseed and animal feeds for all import and export customs declarations.
Common Chapter 12 HS Codes
Use the JLog HS Code Directory to find the specific code for your product. Each code includes the current import duty rate, VAT treatment, and customs notes.
Import Duty and VAT for HS Chapter 12
Goods in HS Chapter 12 are subject to South African import duty plus 15% VAT on the ATV (FOB customs value + 10% uplift for non-SACU origin + non-rebated duty). Duty rates vary by subheading — check the individual HS code pages or contact JLog for a landed cost calculation.
Importing Chapter 12 Goods into South Africa
To import sunflower seeds, soybeans, peanuts, canola, sesame, flaxseed and animal feeds into South Africa, you must be registered with SARS as an importer. All goods must be declared on a SAD500 customs declaration. JLog’s DutyCheq service handles SARS importer registration, and our customs clearance team manages all SARS submissions.
Shipping Chapter 12 Goods with JLog
JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 12 — from freight quotes and carrier booking to customs clearance, SARS submission management, and delivery to your door.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What duty applies to oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, industrial or medicinal plants and straw?
Duty rates vary by subheading within HS Chapter 12. Use the HS code search above to find the specific rate, or contact JLog for a customs classification consultation.
Do I need a permit to import sunflower seeds, soybeans, peanuts, canola, sesame, flaxseed and animal feeds?
Permit and compliance requirements vary by HS subheading and end-use within Chapter 12. Some lines may require ITAC import permits, product compliance certificates or origin certificates to claim a preferential rate. Check the individual HS code page or contact JLog for a per-product check.
Can JLog clear sunflower seeds, soybeans, peanuts, canola, sesame, flaxseed and animal feeds through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for all goods in HS Chapter 12, including document preparation, SARS submission, and query management. Contact us for a quote.
Related JLog Services
- Customs Clearance South Africa — Full SARS clearance service
- DutyCheq — Real-time customs monitoring platform
- DutyCheq — SARS importer/exporter registration
- HS Code Directory — Browse all South African tariff codes
Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.