HS 6309.00 — Import Duty 60%

General customs duty 60%

Import VAT 15%

HS heading 6309.00

Statistical unit kg

HS code 6309.00 covers Worn clothing & used textiles — for example second-hand clothing bales, used textiles & rags. South Africa applies an indicative general customs duty of 60%, on top of which 15% import VAT is charged.

Worn clothing needs an ITAC import permit and is tightly controlled — most commercial applications are refused. All used goods need a permit regardless of code.

This code may carry extra import risk

Import permit / authority required. This tariff line is under import control (ITAC (import permit) + DTIC) — a permit or letter of authority is required for new goods. Secure it before your supplier ships.

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Worked example: landed cost on R100,000 of goods

Customs value (CIF)	R100,000
Customs duty (60%)	R60,000
Import VAT (15% on ATV)	R25,500
Estimated landed cost	R185,500

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 6309.00 sits in the tariff

Classification is decided at heading level first. Heading 6309 is “Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles”. If your product is closer to one of the neighbouring subheadings below, that line — and its duty rate — is the one that applies.

6309.00 Clothing; worn, and other worn articles — this page

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

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Duty rates, anti-dumping measures and permit rules change by Government Gazette. We’ll email you if this code’s status shifts.

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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 6302.21 Bed linen of cotton (printed) 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on worn clothing & used textiles in South Africa?

HS code 6309.00 (Worn clothing & used textiles) attracts an indicative general customs duty of 60% 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 second-hand clothing bales?

The Harmonised System heading for worn clothing & used textiles is 6309.00. 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.