Import export registrations

Import export registrations

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  • Import export license with trade agreement registration

    An import export license which allows an individual or entity to export using certificates of origin. These certificates make South African exports more desirable as they may afford the foreign buyer a reduced rate of import duty, providing the country of import has a trade agreement (TA) with South Africa.

    For a guide to trade agreement registrations available to South African exporters, click here.

    R2680+R550 per TA | Takes 5-15 days*

  • Permit for regulated goods

    Required for importing or exporting goods that are regulated by ITAC, NRCS or a State Department

    From R2800 | Approx 6 days*

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SARS requires you or your business to have an import export license under any of the following circumstances:

The total imported/exported cargo is R150 000 or more in one calendar year.

You are importing for resale or business purposes and not for your own personal use.

You are making an advance payment above R50 000 for goods still to be imported and require an APN (advanced payment notification) number.

You are not a natural person, for example a company

You are involved in other customs activities such as trade agreements, rebates or bond stores

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