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HS Codes Chapter 10 — Cereals
HS Chapter 10 covers cereals — maize, wheat, barley, sorghum, rice and oats. 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 10 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 10 shipment is held at the port of entry.
JLog coordinates customs clearance for Chapter 10 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 10 below, or request a quote for clearing your next consignment.
Typical duty: Free–5% · VAT 15% · 28 codes
Some heading-level and specialised lines have no single ad-valorem rate — confirmed per code at booking.
HS codes in Chapter 10
Most-searched codes first.
- 1005.90.10 — Maize (corn): Dried kernels or grains fit for human consumption,…
- 1005.90 — Other
- 1004.10 — Oats: Seed
- 1005.10 — Maize (corn): Seed
- 1008.60 — Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals: Triticale
- 1001.11 — Wheat and meslin: Seed
- 1001.19 — Wheat and meslin: Other
- 1001.91 — Wheat and meslin: Seed
- 1001.99 — Wheat and meslin: Other
- 1002.10 — Rye: Seed
- 1002.90 — Rye: Other
- 1003.10 — Barley: Seed
- 1003.90 — Barley: Other
- 1004.90 — Oats: Other
- 1005.90.90 — Maize (corn): Other
- 1006.10 — Rice: Rice in the husk (paddy or rough)
- 1006.20 — Rice: Husked (brown) rice
- 1006.30 — Rice: Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or…
- 1006.40 — Rice: Broken rice
- 1007.10 — Grain sorghum: Seed
- 1007.90 — Grain sorghum: Other
- 1008.10 — Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals: Buckwheat
- 1008.21 — Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals: Seed
- 1008.29 — Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals: Other
- 1008.30 — Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals: Canary seeds
Show all 28 Chapter 10 codes
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Related chapters
What Is HS Chapter 10?
HS Chapter 10 covers cereals including wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, sorghum and rye under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, sorghum, rye and other grains for all import and export customs declarations.
Common Chapter 10 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 10
Goods in HS Chapter 10 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 10 Goods into South Africa
To import wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, sorghum, rye and other grains 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 10 Goods with JLog
JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 10 — 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 cereals including wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, sorghum and rye?
Duty rates vary by subheading within HS Chapter 10. 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 wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, sorghum, rye and other grains?
Permit and compliance requirements vary by HS subheading and end-use within Chapter 10. 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 wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, sorghum, rye and other grains through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for all goods in HS Chapter 10, 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.