WCO HARMONIZED SYSTEM SECTION II
Section II: Vegetable Products
Covers live trees, plants, bulbs, cut flowers, edible vegetables, roots, tubers, edible fruit and nuts, coffee, tea, mate, spices, cereals, products of the milling industry, oil seeds, and vegetable saps. Section II comprises 9 WCO Chapters (Chapter 06, Chapter 07, Chapter 08, Chapter 09, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14).
WCO Classification
Section II
Nomenclature Layer
Chapters Covered
9 Chapters
Ch 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
National Registries
10 Live Countries
US, UK, EU, DE, CA, MX, CN, JP, IN, AU
Tariff Index
5,755 HS6 Backbone
Universal WCO 6-Digit
1. Chapters Included in Section II (Vegetable Products)
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Chapter 06
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Chapter 07
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Chapter 08
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Chapter 09
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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2. Frequently Asked Questions: Section II Customs Classification
What commodities are classified under WCO Section II?
WCO Section II (Vegetable Products) covers Chapters 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. Scope description: Covers live trees, plants, bulbs, cut flowers, edible vegetables, roots, tubers, edible fruit and nuts, coffee, tea, mate, spices, cereals, products of the milling industry, oil seeds, and vegetable saps.
Which chapters belong to Section II?
Section II contains 9 Harmonized System chapters: Chapter 06, Chapter 07, Chapter 08, Chapter 09, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14.
How are 6-digit HS codes structured within Section II?
All 6-digit WCO Harmonized System codes in Section II follow the 2022/2026 international nomenclature backbone. Digits 1–2 represent the Chapter, digits 3–4 represent the Heading, and digits 5–6 represent the Subheading.
What general MFN import duty rates apply to products in Section II?
Customs duty rates in Section II vary by country and specific 6-digit subheading. Multi-country tariffs (US, UK, EU, Germany, Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, India, Australia) can be queried per code on hscodedb.com.
What trade agreements provide duty preferences for Section II goods?
Preferential tariff entry for Section II goods is available under major trade agreements including USMCA/T-MEC, CPTPP, RCEP, EU-UK TCA, and CETA with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What partner government agency (PGA) controls apply to Section II?
Imports in Section II may require PGA clearances such as USDA/FDA/DAFF biosecurity (agricultural/food items), EPA/REACH (chemicals), or CITES (endangered flora/fauna).
How can an importer obtain a binding tariff ruling for Section II items?
Importers can request binding classification decisions through official national portals: CBP CROSS (US), HMRC ATaR (UK), EU EBTI / Zoll (EU/Germany), CBSA NCR (Canada), SAT (Mexico), GACC (China), Japan Customs (Japan), CAAR (India), or ABF (Australia).
What valuation method is used to calculate duties on Section II imports?
Most customs authorities assess ad valorem duties on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) or FOB transaction value under the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement.
What de minimis thresholds apply to express imports in Section II?
Duty-free de minimis thresholds vary by destination: US $800 (Sec 321), Australia AUD $1,000 (LVT), EU/Germany €150, Canada C$150 duty-free / C$40 tax-free (CUSMA courier rules), UK £135, Japan ¥10,000 JPY, and India ₹10,000 INR.
Where can I search official 10-digit tariff extensions for Section II?
Full 10-digit/8-digit national tariff lines for Section II are indexed across all 10 live national registries on hscodedb.com.
3. Official Customs & WCO Primary Sources
World Customs Organization (WCO) HS Nomenclature ↗
Official 6-digit Harmonized System 2022/2026 structure.
USITC HTS Tariff Schedule 2026 ↗
Official 10-digit U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
HMRC Trade Tariff Service 2026 ↗
Official UKGT 10-digit tariff schedule.
EU Commission TARIC Database 2026 ↗
Official 10-digit EU Integrated Tariff database.
Bundeszollverwaltung (Zoll / ATLAS) ↗
German Federal Customs Administration tariff database.
CBSA Customs Tariff 2026 ↗
Official Canadian 10-digit CBSA tariff schedule.
SNICE TIGIE Tariff Portal Mexico 2026 ↗
Official Mexican 10-digit Fracción Arancelaria portal.
GACC China Customs Tariff 2026 ↗
Official Chinese 8-digit CN tariff schedule.
Japan Customs Tariff Schedule (実行関税率表) ↗
Official Japanese 9-digit tariff schedule.
CBIC India ITC-HS Tariff Schedule 2026 ↗
Official Indian 8-digit ITC-HS tariff schedule.
ABF Australian Working Tariff 2026 ↗
Official Australian 8-digit Working Tariff schedule.