Changes to Customs will speed up trade – Manuel

CHANGES ARE being implemented to South Africa’s customs systems to speed up trade, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said in his annual budget to parliament last week. “The face of customs administration is also changing world wide. Increasing international trade requires more visible and effective customs capability to improve trade facilitation, risk assessment, and border enforcement. “Amendments to the Customs and Excise Act will be introduced to strengthen customs enforcement and the implementation of the revised Kyoto Convention. “Sars has also stepped up its training efforts to develop skilled customs professionals who will be deployed in the new Customs Border Control Unit.”