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HS Code 5202.10: Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): Yarn waste (including thread waste)

HS Code 5202.10 covers Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): Yarn waste (including thread waste) under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): Yarn waste (including thread waste) for all import and export customs declarations.

Customs Duty Rate

The customs duty rate for HS Code 5202.10 is free (0%). Duty is calculated on the FOB customs value (the goods value at the point of loading onto the carrier; international freight and insurance are not part of the duty base). Import VAT is then 15% of the Added Tax Value (ATV) — customs value + 10% uplift (for non-SACU origin; nil for BLNS countries) + non-rebated duty.

What Falls Under HS Code 5202.10?

This tariff heading covers Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): Yarn waste (including thread waste). All importers and exporters must use this code on SARS customs declarations (SAD500), commercial invoices, and shipping documents.

How to Import or Export Under HS Code 5202.10

To move goods under HS Code 5202.10 across South African borders, you must be registered with SARS as an importer or exporter. JLog’s TradeReady service handles SARS registration. Once registered, a customs declaration is lodged by you or a licensed broker.

JLog Customs Clearance for HS Code 5202.10

JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 5202.10. We handle the full SARS submission — from checking documents to lodging declarations and managing SARS queries.

We also provide ClearSA — real-time customs clearance tracking so you can monitor your SARS submission status at every step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS Code 5202.10 used for?
HS Code 5202.10 is the official tariff code for Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): Yarn waste (including thread waste) under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.

What duty do I pay on HS Code 5202.10?
The customs duty rate is free (0%). Plus 15% VAT on import. Contact JLog for a full landed cost calculation including all applicable levies.

Do I need a customs broker for HS Code 5202.10?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 5202.10 on your behalf.

Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.

Related JLog Services

JLog provides customs clearance services for goods under this HS code. Our team handles SARS submissions, documentation, and query management.

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Current SARS duty rates — HS 5202.10

ItemRate
General dutyfree
SADC preferentialfree
EU EPAfree
UK EPAfree
EFTAfree
MERCOSURfree
AfCFTAfree
AGOASee SARS Schedule 4 for AGOA-specific provisions
VAT15%

Last verified 16 Aug 2026 from SARS tariff book.

Shipping rates from South Africa — HS 5202.10

DestinationCarrierFrom (ZAR / 10kg)Transit days
CHFedEx2,046.903
NZFedEx2,225.085
BRFedEx2,873.898
JPFedEx2,225.085
CAFedEx2,315.034
INFedEx2,182.228
CNDHL Express5,418.293
SGFedEx2,225.085
AEFedEx2,182.225
NLFedEx2,046.903

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