South Africa HS Code

HS Code 620821: Nightdresses and pyjamas : Of cotton in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 620821 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 620821 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 620821?

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 620821 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 620821 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 620821 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Nightdresses and pyjamas : Of cotton. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 620821 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 62: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, Heading 6208: Women's or girls' singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, négligés, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles.

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Classification Path of HS Code 620821 in South Africa

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 62

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted

HS Code 6208

Women's or girls' singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, négligés, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles

HS Code 620821

Nightdresses and pyjamas : Of cotton

HS Code 62082100

Of Cotton

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

In South Africa, HS 620821 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 6208

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 6208

1 620822: Nightdresses and pyjamas : Of manmade fibres $2.2M 2 620892: Other : Of manmade fibres $1.5M 3 620821: Nightdresses and pyjamas : Of cotton $1.2M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 6208

1 620899: Other : Of other textile materials $1.4M 2 620822: Nightdresses and pyjamas : Of manmade fibres $472.2K 3 620829: Nightdresses and pyjamas : Of other textile materials $208.6K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Women's Cotton Woven Nightdresses (620821)

HS Code 62082100

Of Cotton

HS Code 620811

Slips and petticoats : Of manmade fibres

HS Code 620819

Slips and petticoats : Of other textile materials

HS Code 620822

Nightdresses and pyjamas : Of manmade fibres

HS Code 620829

Nightdresses and pyjamas : Of other textile materials

HS Code 620891

Other : Of cotton

HS Code 620892

Other : Of manmade fibres

HS Code 620899

Other : Of other textile materials

HS Code 620111

Overcoats, raincoats, car coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles : Of wool or fine animal hair

HS Code 620112

Overcoats, raincoats, car coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles : Of cotton

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 620821 in South Africa?

HS code 620821 covers Nightdresses and pyjamas : Of cotton in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 62 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted), Heading 6208 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 620821 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 620821?

Where can I officially look up HS code 620821 in South Africa?