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Legislative Framework

The Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964) was assented to on 27 July 1964 and came into effect on 1 January 1965. For the first time in South Africa, both customs and excise matters were provided for in one Act. The purpose of the Act is to provide for the levying […]

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Customs Refunds and Drawbacks

What’s New? 15 September 2023 – DA66 Automation The Customs and Excise Refunds and Drawbacks have been automated and the application must be made on an electronic form on eFiling.  For assistance on the process read SC-DT-C-19 –Refunds and Drawbacks–External Guide. 6 September 2023 – DA66 Automation: Frequently Asked Questions   3 December 2021 […]

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Current Surveys, SMSs and Emails

[…] 083 576 7710. We thank you in greater anticipation for your participation. Sincerely, The South African Revenue Service 1 September 2023 – Trade Facilitation Index Survey (mid-year): Customs Border Operations, Ports of Entry & Customs and Excise Compliance The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is conducting a mid-year survey to measure your experience with […]

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Schedules to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964

This page contains Schedules Nos. 1 to 6, 8 and 10 to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964.   The electronic versions of these Schedules were developed to provide stakeholders with easy access to the relevant duties and levies applicable to all goods imported into, manufactured locally in, or exported from, the Republic. Note: […]

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Depots

These are premises / places appointed by the Commissioner in terms of Section 6 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (the Act). The Schedule to the Rules of the Act prescribe where depots must be established.   The person operating or managing these depots must meet the standards and conditions required by Customs and provide […]

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Physical Inspection

What is physical inspection? Physical  inspection is the process of examining goods and making sure they are according to the requirements of the law. A Customs Inspector may for the purposes of the Act:  Stop, detain and examine any goods while under Customs control in order to determine compliance with the Act or any […]

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SMME Connect #2- May Edition

[…] or company is deregistered for all the various types of tax.   Traders and Travelers: Travellers/Cargo We urge our SMME Traders and Travellers to familiarise themselves with Customs requirements prior to arriving at the Ports. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) controls agricultural and animal products (even for home consumption), including live […]

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Reporting of Conveyances and Goods

[…] measures to ensure the safety of its staff and clients, including encouraging social distancing and limiting the number of people visiting SARS offices. As a result, if Customs clients wish to register as a cargo reporter, instead of couriering their registration documents or handing them in at SARS head office in Pretoria, they are […]

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