HS Code 6201.40

Jackets, anoraks & coats (men's/unisex, man-made fibres)

Import duty, VAT & classification for South African importers

General customs duty 45%
Import VAT 15%
HS heading 6201.40
Statistical unit unit

HS code 6201.40 covers Jackets, anoraks & coats (men's/unisex, man-made fibres) — for example winter jackets, anoraks & windbreakers, padded coats. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 45%, on top of which 15% import VAT is charged.

Woven garments carry a high 45% ordinary duty — confirm the exact subheading for your fabric and gender split.

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 costR168,250

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 6201.40 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 6201 is “Overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, men's or boys', other than those of heading no. 6203 (not 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.

  • 6201.20 Coats; men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of wool or fine animal hair, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted)
  • 6201.30 Coats; men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of cotton, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted)
  • 6201.40 Coats; men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted) — this page
  • 6201.90 Coats; men's or boys', overcoats, rain-coats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar, of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres), other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted)

Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 62 →

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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.

6203.42 Men's trousers & shorts of cotton 45% duty + 15% VAT 6204.62 Women's trousers & shorts of cotton 45% duty + 15% VAT 6205.20 Men's shirts of cotton 45% duty + 15% VAT 6206.30 Women's blouses & shirts of cotton 45% duty + 15% VAT 6212.10 Brassieres 45% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on jackets, anoraks & coats (men's/unisex, man-made fibres) in South Africa?

HS code 6201.40 (Jackets, anoraks & coats (men's/unisex, man-made fibres)) 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 winter jackets?

The Harmonised System heading for jackets, anoraks & coats (men's/unisex, man-made fibres) is 6201.40. 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.