South Africa HS Code

HS Code 521021: Bleached : Plain weave in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 521021 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 521021 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 521021?

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 521021 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 521021 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 521021 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Bleached : Plain weave. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 521021 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 52: Cotton, Heading 5210: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with manmade fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m².

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Classification Path of HS Code 521021 in South Africa

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 52

Cotton

HS Code 5210

Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with manmade fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m²

HS Code 521021

Bleached : Plain weave

HS Code 52102100

Plain Weave

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

In South Africa, HS 521021 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 5210

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 5210

1 521041: Of yarns of different colours : Plain weave $2.9M 2 521031: Dyed : Plain weave $2.4M 3 521021: Bleached : Plain weave $1.4M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 5210

1 521041: Of yarns of different colours : Plain weave $508.6K 2 521032: Dyed : 3thread or 4thread twill, including cross twill $131.1K 3 521049: Of yarns of different colours : Other fabrics $107.4K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Cotton Blend Plain Bleached (Light) (521021)

HS Code 52102100

Plain Weave

HS Code 521011

Unbleached : Plain weave

HS Code 521019

Unbleached : Other fabrics

HS Code 521029

Bleached : Other fabrics

HS Code 521031

Dyed : Plain weave

HS Code 521032

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

HS Code 521039

Dyed : Other fabrics

HS Code 521041

Of yarns of different colours : Plain weave

HS Code 521049

Of yarns of different colours : Other fabrics

HS Code 521051

Printed : Plain weave

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 521021 in South Africa?

HS code 521021 covers Bleached : Plain weave in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5210 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 521021 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 521021?

Where can I officially look up HS code 521021 in South Africa?