How, when, and why you should pay excise All postsCustoms regulations and SARSDuties, tariff codes and VATExport How, when, and why you should pay excise Much like SARS can claim tax on a local entity’s income and imports, it can…Frieda-Marié De JagerJune 9, 2020
Importing samples, gifts and personal items duty free All postsCustoms regulations and SARSDuties, tariff codes and VATImport Importing samples, gifts and personal items duty free Consignments like gifts, personal property, and samples from a supplier are no different from commercial…Frieda-Marié De JagerApril 20, 2020
Identifying and transporting dangerous goods All postsCustoms regulations and SARSFreight and logistics Identifying and transporting dangerous goods Transporting dangerous goods for the sake of international trade is highly specialised as it puts…Frieda-Marié De JagerFebruary 13, 2020
Cross-border permits All postsCustoms regulations and SARSExportFreight and logisticsImport Cross-border permits Planning to start a road-based export or tourism business? If your planned business involves transporting…Tracy VenterJuly 23, 2019
Bonded goods transport and terminology All postsCustoms regulations and SARSDuties, tariff codes and VATFreight and logistics Bonded goods transport and terminology South African customs authorities are notoriously strict when it comes to transporting goods kept in…Tracy VenterMarch 15, 2019
Rebate store inspection checklist All postsCustoms regulations and SARSFinance, markets and business Rebate store inspection checklist To stimulate local exports, the South African government grants local manufacturers who have passed a…Tracy VenterAugust 29, 2018
SACU-MERCOSUR certificate of origin All postsCustoms regulations and SARSTrade agreements and certificates of origin SACU-MERCOSUR certificate of origin As a South African exporter, you may be eligible to benefit from the SACU-MERCOSUR preferential…Tracy VenterAugust 29, 2018
Restricted and prohibited imports and exports All postsCustoms regulations and SARSExportImport Restricted and prohibited imports and exports To promote fair trade and protect South African citizens’ health and safety, the South African…Tracy VenterAugust 23, 2018
Dangerous goods container packing declaration All postsCustoms regulations and SARSFreight and logistics Dangerous goods container packing declaration Planning to export dangerous goods overseas by ship? If your cargo contains flammable, corrosive, explosive,…Tracy VenterAugust 22, 2018
How to complete a EUR.1 certificate All postsCustoms regulations and SARSTrade agreements and certificates of origin How to complete a EUR.1 certificate Planning to export to European countries? To benefit from reduced duties and tariffs using a…Tracy VenterAugust 21, 2018