What is SADC Certificate?
South African businesses exporting goods to Southern African countries may be eligible to receive SADC (Southern Africa Development Community) certificates. These certificates state that the exported goods were either wholly or partly manufactured in South Africa.
How do I register for a SADC certificate?
Fill in the application forms and relevant annexure(s) as prescribed by the Customs and Excise Act. Submit certified supporting documents as listed on the relevant application forms. Nominate a registered agent by completing and sending the relevant form to Customs.
How does a SADC certificate work?
These certificates state that the exported goods were either wholly or partly manufactured in South Africa. A SADC certificate gives an exporter a great competitive advantage, as there is little or no import duty charged on cargo accompanied with a SADC certificate in other SADC countries.
How do I register an import export company in South Africa?
How to register as a Local Importer
- Fill in the required application forms and relevant annexure(s): DA 185 – Application form – Registration and licensing of Customs and Excise Clients – External Form
- Send all forms and supporting documents to the nearest Customs and/or Excise office.
- Pay the security if applicable.
What do I need to export goods from South Africa
If no foreign exchange has been generated, Form NEP (which stands for No Exchange Proceeds) is required.
- Commercial invoice
- Certificate of origin
- Bill of lading
- Consular invoice
- Inspection certification
- Dock receipt and warehouse receipt
- Insurance certificate
- Export permit
How do I get an import license in South Africa?
What you should do
- Register as an importer at Sars.
- Go to ITAC or download the applicable form.
- Fill in the forms.
- Submit the forms to the Directorate: Import and Export Control at ITAC.