SARS Customs Clearing Services
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SERVICES
Understanding Our SARS Customs Clearing Services
At our firm in Cape Town, South Africa, we offer expert SARS Customs Clearing services to help clients navigate tariff classification, permit applications, NRCS approvals, and full customs compliance for smooth import and export processes.
Tariff Classification
We use the detailed information provided on your product to check for the applicable Tariff Headings and the relevant Duties / Levies or other surcharges applied by SARS Customs.
Permits
We assist with import and export permit applications
NRCS
Letters of Authority: we assist our clients with registering with NRCS and submitting the relevant product information to NRCS in order to get the relevant LOA (Letter of Authority).
LOA Requirement for
Certain Products
Some commercial products must have an LOA before they can be imported into South Africa – such as household electrical goods.
Customs Clearance Management
Customs Clearing – we manage and process the information relating to our clients products and submit same to Customs, Port Health and other relevant government authorities as required for the customs clearance process.
Pre-arrival Entry Submissions
Submitting customs entries before a ship is due to arrive/set sail is standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the basic shipping documents required from you to arrange the import customs clearance of your cargo?
a) Bill of Lading
b) Suppliers Invoice giving full particulars of the goods being shipped
c) Packing List
d) Import Permits / LOA’s / Certificates of Origin – depends on commodity; as required
Company information/documents required prior to
submitting a customs entry
a) Customs Code: commercial goods intended for re-sale can only be imported by a company registered with SARS as
an Importer; a copy of the SARS letter confirming registration is required
b) VAT Number: if importer is VAT registered and intends to submit a claim for VAT refund; a copy of the VAT
Registration Certificate is required.
c) Company Registration Certificate and confirmation of company physical address.
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