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South Africa — Customs Guide

Southern Africa — SACU Customs Territory

SARS Customs anchors the Southern African Customs Union; Durban is sub-Saharan Africa’s busiest port and the gateway for the whole SADC hinterland.

Customs unionSouthern African Customs Union (SACU)

Tariff systemSACU common tariff

CurrencySouth African Rand (ZAR)

Official languageEnglish (+10 others)

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Bonded storage, antrepo & free zones

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Customs Authority

South African Revenue Service (SARS) — CustomsOfficial national customs administration

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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

SARS Customs HQ (Pretoria)Durban customsCape Town customsBeitbridge border customs (ZW)

Customs Legislation & Tariff

Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964Core customs statute

SACU AgreementCustoms union framework

Major Ports & Border Gates

DurbanCape TownNgqura / GqeberhaBeitbridge (ZW border)OR Tambo Airport

Common Problems Handled in South Africa

Detentions & state warehouse Tariff determinations SACU/SADC origin Transit to hinterland states

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