HS 4202.12 – - - With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials

Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; travelling-bags, insulated food or beverages bags, toilet bags, rucksacks, handbags, shopping bags, wallets, purses, map-cases, cigarette- cases, tobacco-pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle-cases, jewellery boxes, powder-boxes, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper: With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials

General Import Chapter 42 RAW HIDES AND SKINS, LEATHER, FURSKINS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; SADDLERY AND HARNESS; TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (EXCLUDING SILK-WORM GUT)

Import Duty Rates — South Africa 2026

General Rate
30%
EU / UK
20%
SADC
free
AfCFTA
30%
Mercosur
30%
EFTA
20%

Classification Details

HS Code4202.12
Full Code4202.12.1
Chapter42 — ARTICLES OF LEATHER; SADDLERY AND HARNESS; TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (OTHER THAN SILK-WORM GUT)
Statistical Unitu
VAT15
JLog ServiceGeneral Import

Typical Documents Required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty rate for HS code 4202.12 in South Africa?
The general import duty rate for HS 4202.12 (- - With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials) is 30%. Preferential rates may apply under trade agreements including EU/UK, SADC, AfCFTA, Mercosur, and EFTA. VAT of 15 is charged on the CIF value plus duty.
What documents do I need to import - - With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials into South Africa?
To import goods under HS 4202.12, you typically need: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin. Additional permits or certificates may be required depending on the specific product and country of origin.
How do I calculate the total cost of importing - - With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials?
The landed cost includes the product cost (CIF value), plus import duty at 30%, plus VAT at 15 on the combined value. Use JLog's Import Calculator at app.jlog.co.za/import-calculator.html for an accurate estimate.
Can JLog help with customs clearance for HS 4202.12?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance services for all HS codes including 4202.12. We handle documentation, SARS compliance, and logistics from our base in Woodstock, Cape Town. Contact us at info@jlog.co.za or call +27 21 300 6099.
Are there preferential duty rates for importing - - With outer surface of plastics or of textile materials?
Yes, South Africa has trade agreements that offer reduced duty rates. For HS 4202.12, the EU/UK rate is 20%, SADC rate is free, and AfCFTA rate is 30%. You need a valid Certificate of Origin to claim these rates.

Related HS Codes

HS CodeDescriptionGeneral Duty
4202.11 - - With outer surface of leather or of composition leather 30%
4202.19 - - Other 30%
4202.21.10 - - - Of ostrich leather 30%
4202.21.90 - - - Other 30%
4202.22 - - With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials 30%
4202.29 - - Other 30%
4202.31.10 - - - Of ostrich leather 30%
4202.31.90 - - - Other 30%
4202.32 - - With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials 30%
4202.39 - - Other 30%

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