HS 6111.20 — Import Duty 45%

General customs duty 45%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 6111.20

Statistical unit unit

HS code 6111.20 covers Babies' garments & accessories of cotton — for example baby grows, onesies, infant sets. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 45%, 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 (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 6111.20 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 6111 is “Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; 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.

6111.20 Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted — this page
6111.30 Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted
6111.90 Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), 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 6107.11 Men's underpants & briefs (cotton, knit) 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 6115.96 Socks & hosiery of synthetic fibres 40% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on babies' garments & accessories of cotton in South Africa?

HS code 6111.20 (Babies' garments & accessories of cotton) 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 baby grows?

The Harmonised System heading for babies' garments & accessories of cotton is 6111.20. 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.