Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP)

What is the APDP2?

APDP Phase 2 is a vision that will guide the automotive industry to 2035. The APDP Phase 2 is legislated in Rebate item 317.04 of Schedule No. 3 to the Customs and Excise Act, No. 91 of 1964 and consists of rebates and refunds. Any Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and/or Original Equipment Manufacturers importing original equipment components for use in the manufacture of specified motor vehicles must license their special manufacturing warehouse and register under rebate item 317.04. Registrants wishing to apply for refunds where applicable must comply with the requirements of refund items 536, 537 & 538 of Schedule No. 5 to the Customs and Excise Act as well as Section 75 and 76 of the Customs and Excise Act”.

Changes from the APDP to the current APDP Phase 2

For more information, see the APDP Phase 2 Regulations published on 5  February 2021.

How to register for the APDP and licence the VS?

• Apply at the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) for approval to participate in the APDP.
• Once approved by ITAC, complete the required application form and relevant annexure(s):
  • DA 185 – Application form – Registration and licensing of Customs and Excise Clients – External Form
  • DA 185.4A3 – Registration Client Type 4A3 – Rebate user – External Form
  • DA 185.4A5 – Registration Client Type 4A5 – Manufacturing warehouse (APDP) – External Form

How to license for a Manufacturing warehouse (APDP)?

• Complete the required application form and relevant annexure(s).
• Submit certified supporting documents certified as listed on the form.
• Pay the licence fee required.
• Pay the security if applicable.
• Get approval from Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA) under the Department of Trade and Industry.