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[…] Sheds The airport transit shed operator is either the airline operator or another agent acting on behalf of the airline to store the goods until released by Customs.   Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) ADR is a form of dispute resolution other than litigation, or adjudication through the courts. It is less formal, less cumbersome […]

[…] Act 16 of 2022, and the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Act 19 of 2022. Date published: 21 July 2023   6 September 2023 Customs and Excise Act, 1964 Draft Amendment to Rules Draft amendments to rules under sections 59A, 60, 64F, 75, 101A and 120 – Electronic submission of applications for […]

[…] definitions contained herein. N Nairobi convention The expression commonly used to refer to the International Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance for the prevention, investigation and repression of Customs offences adopted by the Customs Co-operation Council in Nairobi in 1977.   National budget The projected revenue and expenditure that flows through the National Revenue Fund. […]

1. Why modernise customs law? In an ever changing and complex international, regional and national environment, Customs plays a critical role in supporting Government’s programmes to promote economic growth, job creation and social cohesion.   The Customs and Excise Act, 1964, has not kept pace with the changing focus of customs work or with the […]

Welcome to Customs Connect – your electronic newsletter that will provide you with the latest news and information on Customs Modernisation and related matters. We hope you enjoy the read and that you will find the information helpful. To read our newsletter below, click on each heading to expand the corresponding article. Key Modernisation […]

[…] June 2023 – Facilities Code List updated  The SC-CF-19-A02 – Facilities Code list – External Annexure was updated. The facility codes used in Box 30 on the Customs Clearance Declaration (CCD) have been updated due to: The name changes of: De-grouping depot 56 in ORTIA from Hellman to Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Pty) Ltd.; Container […]

[…] Africa and then transports those goods to another place in South Africa or through South Africa. South African carriers removing goods in bond must first license with Customs in terms of Section 64D (see SC-TR-01-05). Foreign carriers must appoint a registered agent in South Africa as his / her representative. The foreign carrier must […]

What’s New? 6 September 2023 – DA66 Automation: Frequently Asked Questions The Customs Modernisation Journey Pre SARS Customs commenced with a modernisation journey between 1980 – 1997 with the introduction of the first automated clearance declaration and basic risk assessments together with the introduction of deferred payments The second journey was called the Customs Transformation […]

[…] the TAA.  SARS is in the process of updating its systems to ensure that tax practitioners belonging to the LPC and SAIBA can register as such.   Customs SMME traders and travellers webinar SARS hosted a comprehensive Customs SMME Traders and Travellers webinar on 19 August. It focussed on customs clearance procedures and provided […]

[…] an audit, sometimes for years, which is often the purpose of such an administrative or collateral challenge. In this particular case, the taxpayers suspected non-compliance with the Customs and Excise Act, which led SARS to include a risk assessment on the taxpayer’s compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT) and Income Tax. This process established […]