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HS Codes Chapter 04 — Dairy, Eggs & Honey

HS Chapter 04 covers dairy produce; eggs; honey — milk powder, cheese, butter, yoghurt, shell eggs and natural honey. For South African importers and exporters clearing through SARS, this chapter sits at the heart of everyday customs work at OR Tambo, Cape Town Container Terminal and Durban Harbour.

Every consignment under Chapter 04 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 04 shipment is held at the port of entry. DAFF veterinary and DALRRD dairy permits apply; tariff heading 0406 cheese attracts ITAC quota rebates that must be claimed correctly.

Many Chapter 04 sub-headings carry ITAC-administered rebates or preferential duty under AGOA, SADC, EFTA, Mercosur and the UK EPA. Claiming them correctly requires a valid certificate of origin and a matched invoice value.

JLog coordinates customs clearance for Chapter 04 goods moving through Cape Town. We prepare the SAD500, manage the submission to SARS, and support any ITAC or DAFF permitting your consignment requires. 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 04 below, or request a quote for clearing your next consignment.

What Is HS Chapter 04?

HS Chapter 04 covers milk, cream, cheese, butter, yoghurt, birds’ eggs and natural honey under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify milk, cream, cheese, butter, yoghurt, birds’ eggs and natural honey for all import and export customs declarations.

Common Chapter 04 HS Codes

Use the full tariff directory to find the specific code for your product. Each code lists its current import duty rate, VAT treatment and customs notes.

Import Duty and VAT for HS Chapter 04

Duty on Chapter 04 goods ranges from free to 22% depending on the subheading, plus 15% VAT on the ATV (FOB customs value + 10% uplift for non-SACU origin + non-rebated duty). Check the individual HS code pages, or contact JLog for a landed-cost calculation.

Importing Chapter 04 Goods into South Africa

To import milk, cream, cheese, butter, yoghurt, birds’ eggs and natural honey into South Africa, you must be registered with SARS as an importer. All goods are declared on a SAD500 customs declaration. JLog’s DutyCheq service handles SARS importer registration, and our customs clearance team manages the SARS submissions.

Shipping Chapter 04 Goods with JLog

JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 04 — from freight quotes and carrier booking to customs clearance, SARS submission management, and delivery to your door.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What duty applies to milk, cream, cheese, butter, yoghurt, birds' eggs and natural honey?
Rates range from free to 22% within HS Chapter 04, depending on the subheading. Use the HS code search above to confirm the specific rate, or contact JLog for a landed-cost estimate.

Do I need a permit to import milk, cream, cheese, butter, yoghurt, birds' eggs and natural honey?
Permit and compliance requirements vary by HS subheading and end-use within Chapter 04. Some lines may require ITAC import permits, DAFF or health 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 milk, cream, cheese, butter, yoghurt, birds' eggs and natural honey through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for goods in HS Chapter 04, 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 — HS code, duty and import VAT calculator
• HS Code Directory — browse all South African tariff codes

Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule (Schedule 1 Part 1).