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CLEARING AGENT

What is a clearing agent?

Any person (excluding a registered agent) who lodges a Customs Clearance Declaration (CCD):

For reward on behalf of another Customs Client type; or
Provides a service that includes the clearance of goods (e.g. Licensee of a Customs warehouse making CCD on behalf of the importer, exporter or owner of the goods) must license as a Customs clearing agent in terms of Section 64B of the Act.

Which forms are required for the Clearing agent licence application?

DA185 – Application form: Registration/Licensing of Customs and Excise Clients
DA185.4B5 – Licensing Client Type 4B5 – Clearing Agent
If the security is required, also complete DA185.C Annexure Security Particulars.

How long is the Clearing agent licence valid?

The clearing agent licence is valid from 01 January until 31 December of each year, see item 835.00 of Schedule 8 of the Act.

Top tip: It is a legal requirement for Clearing Agents to lodge a bond. However, this would be defined during the application process. For full details, refer to the External Policy - Licensing, Registration and Designation and External Policy - Bonds.

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Completion of Declarations

Rebate Item 470 03

Clearance Declaration

Application to Submit Cargo Reports

Top Forms

DA 185 4B5 - Licensing of Clearing Agent - External (Form)

DA 185C - Security Particulars - External (Form)

DA 185 4B13 - Manufacture or import stills for sale - External (Form)

DA 185 4B12 - To own or possess or keep stills - External (Form)

DA 185 4A15 - Manufacture of Excisable goods solely for own use - External (Form)

Last Updated: 09/04/2019 12:09 PM

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