21 November 2025 – SARS wishes to announce an important change regarding the processing of eCommerce import declarations by SARS. This measure is designed to ensure compliance with customs legislation, prevent misuse of the simplified import process, and support efficient processing at Compliance Centres.
Therefore, effective from 18h00 on 20 November 2025, SARS implemented a new automated validation and rejection rule for import declarations submitted by private individuals using Customs Code 70707070. If the cumulative value of imports under this code exceeds R150,000 per calendar year, any further declarations will be automatically rejected.
Key Points:
- Private individuals may import goods using Customs Code 70707070 up to a total value of R150,000 per year.
- Once this threshold is reached, additional declarations under this code will be rejected by the system.
- The individual must first apply electronically for a formal Customs Code and thereafter submit a new declaration for the affected shipment.
For more information, see the letter to stakeholders.
