South Africa HS Code

HS Code 520949: Of yarns of different colours : Other fabrics in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 520949 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 520949 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 520949?

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 520949 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 520949 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 520949 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Of yarns of different colours : Other fabrics. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 520949 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 52: Cotton, Heading 5209: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m².

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Classification Path of HS Code 520949 in South Africa

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 52

Cotton

HS Code 5209

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m²

HS Code 520949

Of yarns of different colours : Other fabrics

HS Code 52094900

Other Fabrics

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

In South Africa, HS 520949 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 5209

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 5209

1 520942: Of yarns of different colours : Denim $9.7M 2 520932: Dyed : 3thread or 4thread twill, including cross twill $6.3M 3 520939: Dyed : Other fabrics $2.6M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 5209

1 520942: Of yarns of different colours : Denim $3.6M 2 520932: Dyed : 3thread or 4thread twill, including cross twill $3.5M 3 520939: Dyed : Other fabrics $2.7M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Other Heavy Yarn-Dyed Cotton (520949)

HS Code 52094900

Other Fabrics

HS Code 520911

Unbleached : Plain weave

HS Code 520912

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

HS Code 520919

Unbleached : Other fabrics

HS Code 520921

Bleached : Plain weave

HS Code 520922

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

HS Code 520929

Bleached : Other fabrics

HS Code 520931

Dyed : Plain weave

HS Code 520932

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

HS Code 520939

Dyed : Other fabrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 520949 in South Africa?

HS code 520949 covers Of yarns of different colours : Other fabrics in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5209 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 520949 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 520949?

Where can I officially look up HS code 520949 in South Africa?