HS code 6204.62 covers Women's trousers & shorts of cotton — for example women's cotton trousers, chinos, shorts. 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 6204.62 sits in the tariff
Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 6204 is “Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (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.
- 6204.11 Suits; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.12 Suits; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.13 Suits; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.19 Suits; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.1 (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.21 Ensembles; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.22 Ensembles; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.23 Ensembles; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.29 Ensembles; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.2 (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.31 Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.32 Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.33 Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.39 Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.3 (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.41 Dresses; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.42 Dresses; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.43 Dresses; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.44 Dresses; women's or girls', of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.49 Dresses; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.51 Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.52 Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.53 Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.59 Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.5 (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.61 Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.62 Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) — this page
- 6204.63 Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
- 6204.69 Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted)
Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 62 →
Watch HS 6204.62 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 62 — Apparel & clothing accessories, not knitted
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on women's trousers & shorts of cotton in South Africa?
HS code 6204.62 (Women's trousers & shorts 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 women's cotton trousers?
The Harmonised System heading for women's trousers & shorts of cotton is 6204.62. 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.