HS 6107.11 — Import Duty 45%

General customs duty 45%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 6107.11

Statistical unit unit

HS code 6107.11 covers Men's underpants & briefs (cotton, knit) — for example cotton briefs & boxers, multipack underwear. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 45%, on top of which 15% import VAT is charged.

Knitted garments carry the high 45% clothing duty band.

Worked example: landed cost on R100,000 of goods

Customs value (CIF)	R100,000
Customs duty (45%)	R45,000
Import VAT (15% on ATV)	R23,250
Estimated landed cost	R168,250

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 6107.11 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 6107 is “Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

6107.11 Underpants and briefs; men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted — this page
6107.12 Underpants and briefs; men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
6107.19 Underpants and briefs; men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted
6107.21 Nightshirts and pyjamas; men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted
6107.22 Nightshirts and pyjamas; men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
6107.29 Nightshirts and pyjamas; men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted
6107.91 Bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted
6107.99 Bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted

Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 61 →

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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.

6104.62 Women's trousers of cotton, knitted 45% duty + 15% VAT 6105.10 Men's shirts of cotton, knitted (golf shirts) 45% duty + 15% VAT 6109.10 T-shirts & vests of cotton, knitted 45% duty + 15% VAT 6110.20 Jerseys, pullovers & cardigans of cotton 45% duty + 15% VAT 6111.20 Babies' garments & accessories of cotton 45% duty + 15% VAT 6115.96 Socks & hosiery of synthetic fibres 40% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on men's underpants & briefs (cotton, knit) in South Africa?

HS code 6107.11 (Men's underpants & briefs (cotton, knit)) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 45% 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 cotton briefs & boxers?

The Harmonised System heading for men's underpants & briefs (cotton, knit) is 6107.11. 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.