South Africa HS Code

HS Code 520821: Bleached : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 520821 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 520821 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. South Africa extends it under SACU CET.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 520821?

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 520821 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 520821 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 520821 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Bleached : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m². This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 520821 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 52: Cotton, Heading 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m².

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Classification Path of HS Code 520821 in South Africa

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 52

Cotton

HS Code 5208

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²

HS Code 520821

Bleached : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²

HS Code 52082100

Plain Weave, Of A Mass Not Exceeding 100 G/M²

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

In South Africa, HS 520821 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 5208

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 5208

1 520832: Dyed : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² $11.9M 2 520822: Bleached : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² $9.2M 3 520812: Unbleached : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² $6.3M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 5208

1 520819: Unbleached : Other fabrics $4.9M 2 520852: Printed : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m² $4.6M 3 520841: Of yarns of different colours : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² $3.1M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Light Bleached Plain Cotton (520821)

HS Code 52082100

Plain Weave, Of A Mass Not Exceeding 100 G/M²

HS Code 520811

Unbleached : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²

HS Code 520812

Unbleached : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m²

HS Code 520813

Unbleached : 3thread or 4thread twill, including cross twill

HS Code 520819

Unbleached : Other fabrics

HS Code 520822

Bleached : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m²

HS Code 520823

Bleached : 3thread or 4thread twill, including cross twill

HS Code 520829

Bleached : Other fabrics

HS Code 520831

Dyed : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²

HS Code 520832

Dyed : Plain weave, weighing more than 100 g/m²

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 520821 in South Africa?

HS code 520821 covers Bleached : Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5208 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 520821 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 520821?

Where can I officially look up HS code 520821 in South Africa?