HS Code 6105.10 — Men’s or boys’ shirts, of cotton, knitted or crocheted | South Africa Import & Export

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Quick answer HS 6105.10 — Import duty 45% · VAT 15% on ATV (FOB + 10% uplift + duty) · Clearance via Cape Town, Johannesburg or Durban.
Import duty
45%
on FOB value
Import VAT
15%
on ATV
Duty base
FOB
SARS standard
Clearance
24–48h
Green channel

HS Code 6105.10: Men's or boys' shirts, of cotton, knitted or crocheted

HS Code 6105.10 covers Men's or boys' shirts, of cotton, knitted or crocheted under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Men's or boys' shirts, of cotton, knitted or crocheted for all import and export customs declarations.

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Customs Duty Rate

The customs duty rate for HS Code 6105.10 is 45%. 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 6105.10?

This tariff heading covers Men's or boys' shirts, of cotton, knitted or crocheted. 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 6105.10

To move goods under HS Code 6105.10 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 6105.10

JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 6105.10. 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 6105.10 used for?
HS Code 6105.10 is the official tariff code for Men's or boys' shirts, of cotton, knitted or crocheted under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.

What duty do I pay on HS Code 6105.10?
The customs duty rate is 45%. 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 6105.10?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 6105.10 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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Importing goods under this code?

JLog clears them — from R3,500. Licensed SARS agent, Cape Town port.

Current SARS duty rates — HS 6105.10

ItemRate
General duty45%
SADC preferentialfree
EU EPA27%
UK EPA27%
EFTA20%
MERCOSUR40,5% to Paraguay, Uruguay
AfCFTA45%
AGOASee SARS Schedule 4 for AGOA-specific provisions
VAT15%

Last verified 20 Sep 2026 from SARS tariff book.

Shipping rates from South Africa — HS 6105.10

DestinationCarrierFrom (ZAR / 10kg)Transit days
CHFedEx2,087.183
NZFedEx2,275.615
BRFedEx2,961.728
JPFedEx2,275.615
CAFedEx2,323.694
INFedEx2,230.288
CNDHL Express5,532.773
SGFedEx2,275.615
AEFedEx2,230.285
NLFedEx2,138.183

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