South Africa HS Code

HS Code 52071000: Containing 85 Per Cent Or More By Mass Of Cotton in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 52071000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 52071000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by South Africa under SACU CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 52071000?

South Africa classifies products under the SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET; locally SACU CET), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 52071000 in South Africa?

The official source is https://www.sars.gov.za/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 52071000 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 52071000 is classified as Containing 85 Per Cent Or More By Mass Of Cotton. South Africa's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 52071000 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 52: Cotton, Heading 5207: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale.

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Classification Path of HS Code 52071000 in South Africa

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 52

Cotton

HS Code 5207

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale

HS Code 52071000

Containing 85 Per Cent Or More By Mass Of Cotton

South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)

In South Africa, HS 52071000 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/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5207

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 5207

1 520710: Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton $6.4M 2 520790: Other $19.7K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 5207

1 520790: Other $71.5K 2 520710: Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton $20.3K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Retail Pure Cotton Yarn (52071000)

HS Code 520790

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 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 520420

Put up for retail sale

HS Code 520511

Single yarn, of uncombed fibres : Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)

52071000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 52071000 in South Africa?

HS code 52071000 covers Containing 85 Per Cent Or More By Mass Of Cotton in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5207 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 52071000 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 52071000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 52071000 in South Africa?