HS Code 5512.11.10 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 per cent or more by mass of synthetic staple fibres: Of a mass exceeding 200 g/m2 and dipped with Resorcinol Formaldehyde

HS Code 5512.11.10: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 per cent or more by mass of synthetic staple fibres: Of a mass exceeding 200 g/m2 and dipped with Resorcinol
Formaldehyde Latex (RFL)

HS Code 5512.11.10 covers Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 per cent or more by mass of synthetic staple fibres: Of a mass exceeding 200 g/m2 and dipped with Resorcinol
Formaldehyde Latex (RFL) under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 per cent or more by mass of synthetic staple fibres: Of a mass exceeding 200 g/m2 and dipped with Resorcinol
Formaldehyde Latex (RFL) for all import and export customs declarations.

Customs Duty Rate

The customs duty rate for HS Code 5512.11.10 is 22%. 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 5512.11.10?

This tariff heading covers Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 per cent or more by mass of synthetic staple fibres: Of a mass exceeding 200 g/m2 and dipped with Resorcinol
Formaldehyde Latex (RFL). 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 5512.11.10

To move goods under HS Code 5512.11.10 across South African borders, you’ll need to be registered with SARS as an importer or exporter (customs client code) before your first shipment. Once registered, JLog handles your customs clearance.

JLog Customs Clearance for HS Code 5512.11.10

JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 5512.11.10. We handle the full SARS submission — from checking documents to lodging declarations and managing SARS queries.

Contact JLog: info@jlog.co.za | 021 300 6099

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS Code 5512.11.10 used for?
HS Code 5512.11.10 is the official tariff code for Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 per cent or more by mass of synthetic staple fibres: Of a mass exceeding 200 g/m2 and dipped with Resorcinol
Formaldehyde Latex (RFL) under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.

What duty do I pay on HS Code 5512.11.10?
The customs duty rate is 22%. 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 5512.11.10?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 5512.11.10 on your behalf.

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

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