HS 620462: Women’s Cotton Trousers — South Africa Import, Export & Duty Guide

HS code: 620462 · Chapter: 62 · Heading: 6204 · Latest reporting year: 2025 · Group: Apparel (SA outbound)

At a glance

• South Africa exported $61.69M worth of Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts under HS 620462 in 2025.
• South Africa imported $638.93M worth of the same goods in 2025.
• The 2025 trade balance is a $577.24M deficit.
• Top export destinations: Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho.
• Top import origins: Lesotho, China, Eswatini.

What HS 620462 covers

HS 620462 is the six-digit Harmonised System code for Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women’s or girls’, of cotton (not knitted or crocheted). It sits within Chapter 62 (heading 6204) of the World Customs Organisation tariff structure that South Africa applies through SARS as the SACU common external tariff. The HS6 level is the most granular code shared internationally — your country may add two or four further digits for its national tariff (in South Africa, the full eight-digit code is the SARS tariff line).

Importers and exporters use this code on every customs declaration: Bill of Entry SAD500, commercial invoice, and packing list. Getting the HS code right is the single biggest determinant of the duty rate you pay, the permits you need, and whether your shipment clears Customs at the first attempt.

South Africa trade flows under HS 620462

The table below shows annual South African trade values reported to UN Comtrade for HS 620462. All figures are in USD, sourced directly from the UN Comtrade API (reporterCode=710, partnerCode=0 — World aggregate).

In 2025, reported net weight on exports was 1.65M kg and imports n/a — useful context when sizing containers and air uplift.

Where the trade goes

Top 10 export destinations — 2025

Top 10 import origins — 2025

Customs and compliance specifics

• South African tariff lookup: Search the SARS Schedule 1 Part 1 tariff book for the eight-digit line that starts with 620462. The duty rate, VAT (15%), and any rebates or surcharges live on the eight-digit line, not the six-digit HS code.
• Bill of Entry SAD500: This code is what your clearing agent enters into the Customs Procedure Code (CPC), Tariff Heading, and Statistical fields. The HS6 must match what you put on the commercial invoice.
• Origin documents: If you are exporting under AGOA, SADC, SACU-EFTA, EU EPA, UK EPA, or Mercosur preferences, the certificate of origin and supplier declaration reference the HS code. A wrong code voids the preference.
• Permits: Some HS codes in this range may require ITAC import permits, SAPS firearms control board sign-off, DALRRD agriculture permits, or CITES wildlife trade certificates. Check the SARS Prohibited and Restricted Imports list before shipping.
• Trade-preference programmes: AGOA expires 30 September 2025 unless renewed by the U.S. Congress. SADC, EU EPA, and UK EPA give equivalent duty-free access for many textile lines. JLog’s customs team will model the duty saving across each preference before you ship.

How JLog helps with HS 620462

South-Africa outbound apparel customs entry with AGOA, SADC, EU GSP, and UK GSP trade-preference advisory. JLog handles Certificate of Origin documentation, container consolidation from CMT factories, and direct lane planning to North American and European retail buyers.

Freight modes we use for this lane: Ocean FCL/LCL, air for fast-fashion drops.

JLog is a specialist South African 3PL based in Cape Town, with direct accounts with FedEx, DHL Express, MDS Collivery, Bob Go, and 11 domestic couriers. We are the official carrier for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair and handle inbound and outbound flows for e-commerce merchants, manufacturers, galleries, and freight forwarders across Southern Africa.

To get a quote for HS 620462 shipments — including duty-line modelling, container consolidation, and customs entry — contact us at [email protected] or +27 21 300 6099.

Frequently asked questions

What is HS code 620462?

HS 620462 is the six-digit Harmonised System tariff code for Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women’s or girls’, of cotton (not knitted or crocheted). It is the internationally standardised code used on customs declarations, certificates of origin, and shipping documentation worldwide.

How much duty do I pay on HS 620462 in South Africa?

The duty rate is set on the eight-digit SARS tariff line that starts with 620462. South Africa applies the SACU common external tariff plus 15% VAT on the customs value. Preferential rates may apply under SADC, EU EPA, UK EPA, EFTA, AGOA, or Mercosur agreements. Contact JLog for a duty estimate on your specific cargo.

Which countries does South Africa trade HS 620462 with?

South Africa’s top export destinations for HS 620462 include Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho. Top import origins include Lesotho, China, Eswatini.

Do I need a permit to import or export under HS 620462?

Some HS codes in this range require ITAC import permits, SAPS clearance, DALRRD agriculture certificates, or CITES wildlife trade permits. JLog’s customs desk will check the SARS Prohibited and Restricted Imports list and the ITAC permit register before quoting the shipment.

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