Import licence
SARS customs importer code. About 2 weeks.
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Read the guideWe administer the SARS Customs and Excise registration that issues your importer or exporter client code, and flag when ITAC permits apply to your goods.
Choose a standard product where the scope fits. Official, courier, certification and other third-party charges are shown separately.
SARS customs importer code. About 2 weeks.
SARS customs exporter code. About 2 weeks.
Both codes in one application.
Your list may differ. Avoid ordering expensive or time-sensitive documents until the route has been checked.
They are separate registrations. Many trading businesses need both; we confirm which applies before any filing.
Permit applications for controlled goods are scoped separately once the product list is confirmed.
The fee and scope are confirmed in writing before any work starts.