HS code 5407.61 covers Woven fabric of polyester filament — for example polyester dress & lining fabric. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 22%, on top of which 15% import VAT is charged.
Worked example: landed cost on R100,000 of goods
| Customs value (CIF) | R100,000 |
| Customs duty (22%) | R22,000 |
| Import VAT (15% on ATV) | R19,800 |
| Estimated landed cost | R141,800 |
VAT is charged on the Added Tax Value (customs value + 10% upliftment for non-SACU imports + duties). Figures exclude clearing, freight and any anti-dumping/safeguard duty. For an exact, all-in figure use the Duty & VAT Calculator.
Where HS 5407.61 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 5407 is “Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.
- 5407.10 Fabrics, woven; from high tenacity yarn, of nylon, other polyamides or of polyesters
- 5407.20 Fabrics, woven; from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials
- 5407.30 Fabrics, woven; from synthetic filament yarn, adhesive or thermal bonded
- 5407.41 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached
- 5407.42 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, dyed
- 5407.43 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, of yarns of different colours
- 5407.44 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, printed
- 5407.51 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached
- 5407.52 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed
- 5407.53 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, of yarns of different colours
- 5407.54 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printed
- 5407.61 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filaments — this page
- 5407.69 Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of non-textured polyester filaments
- 5407.71 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), unbleached or bleached
- 5407.72 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), dyed
- 5407.73 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), of yarns of different colours
- 5407.74 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), printed
- 5407.81 Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic filaments, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, bleached or unbleached
- 5407.82 Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic filaments, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, dyed
- 5407.83 Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic filaments, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of yarns of different colours
- 5407.84 Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic filaments, printed
- 5407.91 Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, bleached or unbleached, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407
- 5407.92 Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, dyed, n.e.c. in heading 5407
- 5407.93 Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, of yarns of different colours, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407
- 5407.94 Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, printed, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 54 →
Watch HS 5407.61 for changes
Duty rates, anti-dumping measures and permit rules change by Government Gazette. We’ll email you if this code’s status shifts.
Data current as of 2026-08-06. Indicative general (MFN) rate — real duty can differ at 8-digit level, under trade agreements (SADC, EU-EPA) and by Government Gazette. This is guidance, not a tariff determination under s47(9) of the Customs & Excise Act, 1964. Verify against the current SARS Tariff Book.
More codes in Chapter 54 — Man-made filaments
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on woven fabric of polyester filament in South Africa?
HS code 5407.61 (Woven fabric of polyester filament) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 22% in South Africa, plus 15% import VAT charged on the Added Tax Value. Verify the exact rate in the current SARS Tariff Book.
What is the HS code for polyester dress & lining fabric?
The Harmonised System heading for woven fabric of polyester filament is 5407.61. South Africa uses an 8-digit tariff line based on this heading — confirm the precise 8-digit code in the SARS Tariff Book before importing.