Importers advised to check their permits

THIS IS the time of year when all importers should be checking their permits, according to a source in the forwarding industry. Import permits are normally valid for 12 months from date of issue, he told FTW. “And, resulting from past practice where permits were issued for a calendar year from January 1, many importers still have their permits expiring at this time of year.” Importers are therefore well advised to ensure that renewal applications are submitted to the authorities in good time.