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HS Codes Chapter 06 — Live Plants & Flowers
HS Chapter 06 covers live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots — cut flowers, bulbs, potted plants, ornamental foliage and cuttings. 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 06 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 06 shipment is held at the port of entry. DALRRD phytosanitary certificates are required from the exporting country; fumigation receipts must match the MRN on the bill of lading.
Many Chapter 06 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 06 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 06 below, or request a quote for clearing your next consignment.
Typical duty: Free–20% · VAT 15% · 20 codes
Some heading-level and specialised lines have no single ad-valorem rate — confirmed per code at booking.
HS codes in Chapter 06
Most-searched codes first.
- 0603.90 — Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for …
- 0601.10 — Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant,…
- 0601.20 — Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant,…
- 0602.10 — Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mush…
- 0602.20 — Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mush…
- 0602.30 — Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mush…
- 0602.40 — Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mush…
- 0602.90 — Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mush…
- 0603.11 — Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for …
- 0603.12 — Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for …
- 0603.13 — Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for …
- 0603.14 — Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for …
- 0603.15 — Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for …
- 0603.19 — Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for …
- 0604.20 — Fresh
- 0604.20.10 — Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or …
- 0604.20.90 — Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or …
- 0604.90 — Dried, preserved and artificial foliage, branches and decorative pl…
- 0604.90.10 — Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or …
- 0604.90.90 — Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or …
JLog handles Live Plants & Flowers consignment clearance daily at ACS, OR Tambo and CTCT. Get a clearing quote
Related chapters
What Is HS Chapter 06?
HS Chapter 06 covers bulbs, live plants, cut flowers and ornamental foliage under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify bulbs, live plants, cut flowers and ornamental foliage for all import and export customs declarations.
Common Chapter 06 HS Codes
Use the search all tariff codes 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 06
Duty on Chapter 06 goods ranges from free to 20% 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 06 Goods into South Africa
To import bulbs, live plants, cut flowers and ornamental foliage 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 06 Goods with JLog
JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 06 — from freight quotes and carrier booking to customs clearance, SARS submission management, and delivery to your door.
Contact JLog: [email protected] | 021 300 6099
Frequently Asked Questions
What duty applies to bulbs, live plants, cut flowers and ornamental foliage?
Rates range from free to 20% within HS Chapter 06, 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 bulbs, live plants, cut flowers and ornamental foliage?
Permit and compliance requirements vary by HS subheading and end-use within Chapter 06. 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 bulbs, live plants, cut flowers and ornamental foliage through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for goods in HS Chapter 06, 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
Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule (Schedule 1 Part 1).