Industry has called for improved public and private sector engagement around the implementation of the new Customs Bills to ensure they keep South Africa Inc competitive on a global and regional trade platform.
While an implementation date for the new legislation has not yet been set, it will be rolled out in seven phases, with the first phase focusing on licensing and registration, according to a senior South African Revenue Service (Sars) official.
Speaking at the 3rd Logistics Business Breakfast which was jointly hosted by the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and the Southern Africa Shippers, Transporters and Logistics Council (SASTALC) in Johannesburg last week, Sars executive: customs operations, Penny Bologo, said that more details on the roll-out would be provided by Sars commissioner, Tom Moyane, at the annual South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) congress in October.
“We are currently engaging with all our southern African business partners on the various aspects of the new Bills as we are aware that a successful roll-out and implementation is not possible without the full collaboration and support of all industry role players,” she said.
Bologo acknowledged that there were bound to be “teething issues” when the Bills came into effect and said that Sars call centres would be operational on a 24-hour basis to provide support and answer any queries that may arise.
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