HS Code 6302.21

Bed linen of cotton (printed)

Import duty, VAT & classification for South African importers

General customs duty 30%
Import VAT 15%
HS heading 6302.21
Statistical unit kg

HS code 6302.21 covers Bed linen of cotton (printed) — for example duvet covers, sheets, pillowcases. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 30%, 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 (30%)R30,000
Import VAT (15% on ATV)R21,000
Estimated landed costR151,000

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 6302.21 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 6302 is “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

  • 6302.10 Bed linen; knitted or crocheted
  • 6302.21 Bed linen; of cotton, printed, not knitted or crocheted — this page
  • 6302.22 Bed linen; of man-made fibres, printed, not knitted or crocheted
  • 6302.29 Bed linen; of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), printed, not knitted or crocheted
  • 6302.31 Bed linen; of cotton (not printed, knitted or crocheted)
  • 6302.32 Bed linen; of man-made fibres (not printed, knitted or crocheted)
  • 6302.39 Bed linen; of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not printed, knitted or crocheted)
  • 6302.40 Table linen; knitted or crocheted
  • 6302.51 Table linen; of cotton, not knitted or crocheted
  • 6302.53 Table linen; of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted
  • 6302.59 Table linen; of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), not knitted or crocheted
  • 6302.60 Kitchen and toilet linen; of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton 30% duty
  • 6302.91 Toilet and kitchen linen; of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics
  • 6302.93 Toilet and kitchen linen; of man-made fibres
  • 6302.99 Toilet and kitchen linen; of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres)

Harmonised System HS 2022 nomenclature. See the whole of Chapter 63 →

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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.

6301.40 Blankets of synthetic fibres 30% duty + 15% VAT 6302.60 Toilet & kitchen linen (towels) of cotton 30% duty + 15% VAT 6303.92 Curtains & interior blinds (synthetic fibres) 30% duty + 15% VAT 6306.12 Tarpaulins, awnings & sunblinds (synthetic fibres) 20% duty + 15% VAT 6307.90 Other made-up textile articles 30% duty + 15% VAT 6309.00 Worn clothing & used textiles 60% duty + 15% VAT

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on bed linen of cotton (printed) in South Africa?

HS code 6302.21 (Bed linen of cotton (printed)) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 30% 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 duvet covers?

The Harmonised System heading for bed linen of cotton (printed) is 6302.21. 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.