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HS Codes Chapter 19 — Cereal Preparations
HS Chapter 19 covers preparations of cereals, flour, starch, milk — breakfast cereals, pasta, biscuits, pastry and cake mixes. 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 19 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 19 shipment is held at the port of entry.
JLog coordinates customs clearance for Chapter 19 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 19 below, or request a quote for clearing your next consignment.
Typical duty: Free–40% · VAT 15% · 40 codes
Some heading-level and specialised lines have no single ad-valorem rate — confirmed per code at booking.
HS codes in Chapter 19
Most-searched codes first.
- 1905.32 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or …
- 1905.31 — Sweet biscuits
- 1905.90.90 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether …
- 1902.20.90 — Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other subs…
- 1905.40 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or …
- 1905.90.20 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether …
- 1902.19 — Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substan…
- 1902.30 — Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substan…
- 1904.90.10 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals o…
- 1905.90.10 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether …
- 1905.90.30 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether …
- 1901.90.40 — Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch o…
- 1904.90.90 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals o…
- 1902.11 — Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substan…
- 1902.40.10 — Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other subs…
- 1902.40.90 — Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other subs…
- 1901.90.10 — Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch o…
- 1904.20.10 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals o…
- 1901.10 — Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or m…
- 1901.90.30 — Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch o…
- 1902.20.20 — Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other subs…
- 1901.90.20 — Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch o…
- 1901.90.90 — Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch o…
- 1901.20 — Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or m…
- 1901.90 — Other
Show all 40 Chapter 19 codes
- 1901.90.13 — Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch o…
- 1901.90.15 — Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch o…
- 1902.20 — Stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared
- 1902.20.10 — Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other subs…
- 1902.40 — Couscous
- 1903.00 — Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form …
- 1904.10 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or c…
- 1904.20 — Prepared foods obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtur…
- 1904.20.90 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals o…
- 1904.30 — Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or c…
- 1904.90 — Other
- 1905.10 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or …
- 1905.20 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or …
- 1905.90 — Other bread, pastry, cakes and bakers wares
- 1905.90.40 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether …
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What Is HS Chapter 19?
HS Chapter 19 covers preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk including pasta, bread, pastry and breakfast cereals under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify pasta, noodles, bread, pastry, biscuits, breakfast cereals, waffles, pizza bases and cake mixes for all import and export customs declarations.
Common Chapter 19 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 19
Goods in HS Chapter 19 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 19 Goods into South Africa
To import pasta, noodles, bread, pastry, biscuits, breakfast cereals, waffles, pizza bases and cake mixes 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 19 Goods with JLog
JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 19 — 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 preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk including pasta, bread, pastry and breakfast cereals?
Duty rates vary by subheading within HS Chapter 19. 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 pasta, noodles, bread, pastry, biscuits, breakfast cereals, waffles, pizza bases and cake mixes?
Permit and compliance requirements vary by HS subheading and end-use within Chapter 19. 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 pasta, noodles, bread, pastry, biscuits, breakfast cereals, waffles, pizza bases and cake mixes through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for all goods in HS Chapter 19, 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.