South Africa HS CodeHS Code 520420: Put up for retail sale in South Africa
What is HS Code 520420 in South Africa
Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 520420 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Put up for retail sale. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 520420 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 52: Cotton, Heading 5204: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale.
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South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)
In South Africa, HS 520420 is classified under the SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.
Tariff schedule SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)
Local name SACU CET
Digits 8
Official source https://www.sars.gov.za/
Top Trading Product of HS Code 5204
Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 5204
1 520420: Put up for retail sale $211.7K2 520419: Not put up for retail sale : Other $66.5K3 520411: Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton $48.6KFigures shown for 2025.
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1 520419: Not put up for retail sale : Other $801.5K2 520411: Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton $368.8K3 520420: Put up for retail sale $199.4KFigures shown for 2025.
For more 2026 recent data, search for South Africa export trade recordsRelated HS Code to South Africa Retail Cotton Sewing Thread (520420)
HS Code 52042000
Put Up For Retail Sale
HS Code 520411
Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton
HS Code 520419
Not put up for retail sale : Other
HS Code 520100
Cotton, not carded or combed
HS Code 520210
Yarn waste (including thread waste)
HS Code 520291
Other : Garnetted stock
HS Code 520299
Other : Other
HS Code 520300
Cotton, carded or combed
HS Code 520511
Single yarn, of uncombed fibres : Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)
HS Code 520512
Single yarn, of uncombed fibres : Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 520420 in South Africa?
HS code 520420 covers Put up for retail sale in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5204 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.
Is HS code 520420 the same across all countries?
What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 520420?
Where can I officially look up HS code 520420 in South Africa?