South Africa HS Code

HS Code 640520: With uppers of textile materials in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 640520 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 640520 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 640520?

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 640520 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 640520 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 640520 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for With uppers of textile materials. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 640520 belongs to Section XII: Footwear, headgear, umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof; prepared feathers and articles made therewith; artificial flowers; articles of human hair, Chapter 64: Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles, Heading 6405: Other footwear.

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Classification Path of HS Code 640520 in South Africa

Section XII

Chapters (64-67) Footwear, headgear, umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof; prepared feathers and articles made therewith; artificial flowers; articles of human hair

Chapter 64

Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles

HS Code 6405

Other footwear

HS Code 640520

With uppers of textile materials

HS Code 64052010

Bedroom slippers

HS Code 64052015

Ballet shoes, with blocked toes

HS Code 64052017

Other ballet shoes

HS Code 64052020

Babies' bootees

HS Code 64052090

Other

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

In South Africa, HS 640520 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 6405

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 6405

1 640590: Other $3.7M 2 640510: With uppers of leather or composition leather $3.2M 3 640520: With uppers of textile materials $2.4M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 6405

1 640590: Other $12.3M 2 640510: With uppers of leather or composition leather $2.1M 3 640520: With uppers of textile materials $888.3K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Other Textile-Upper Footwear (640520)

HS Code 64052010

Bedroom slippers

HS Code 64052015

Ballet shoes, with blocked toes

With uppers of leather or composition leather

HS Code 640590

Other

HS Code 640110

Footwear incorporating a protective metal toecap

HS Code 640192

Other footwear : Covering the ankle but not covering the knee

HS Code 640199

Other footwear : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 640520 in South Africa?

HS code 640520 covers With uppers of textile materials in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 64 (Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles), Heading 6405 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 640520 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 640520?

Where can I officially look up HS code 640520 in South Africa?