The South African Customs Administration – BRICS Information Sharing & Exchanging Platform

The South African Customs Administration plays an integral role in the facilitation of movement of goods and persons entering or exiting the borders of the Republic. The core functions are to:

Enforce Customs as well as related trade laws;
Collect duties and taxes;
Ensure the social welfare of the citizens of the Republic by controlling the import and export prohibited and restricted goods;
Ensure timely clearance of goods and facilitate the speedy movement of travellers through South African borders; and
Support our integration into the global economy in a way that benefits all South Africans.

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Customs News

NEW! Extended operational hours at the following ports: Mahamba, Mananga, Jeppe抯 Reef, Groblersburg, Qachas Nek, Ramatsidiso, King Shaka Intl. Airport, Kosi Bay, Caledonspoort and Van Rooyenshek. Click here to see the memo from Home Affairs.
9 November 2012 – Preferred Trader Accreditation and Competency Assessment
18 October 2012 � Customs and Excise Act, 1964 � Tariff Amendments relating to fuel in Schedule No. 5 and in Schedule No. 6
11 October 2012 � Customs and Excise Act,1964 � Amendment of various Schedules to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964
11 October 2012 � Customs and Excise Act, 1964 � Rules relating to tobacco products, as well as replacement of DA 260 forms
11 October 2012 � Legal and Policy � Customs and Excise Act, 1964 – Amendment of the reference to rebate item 624.40 in the rules for section 19A

28 September 2012 – Trade Statistics – South African Trade Statistics for August 2012 � The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for August 2012 that record a trade deficit of R12.2 billion.