Sars has released its “Customs External Policy Prohibited and Restricted Goods”, effective from 13 November.
The Policy’s “Summary of Main Points” is (a) The importation and exportation of certain goods are subject to controls required by Other Government Agencies (OGAs). (b) Sars is mandated to control prohibited and restricted goods on behalf of OGAs. (c) The controls are exercised through the following: (i) The status of goods must be declared either as new, used or second hand; (ii) Quota requirements; (iii) Permits; (iv) Authority; (v) Certificates; or (vi) Labelling requirements. (d) The details of the prohibitions or restrictions are contained within the ‘Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports List’, which is published on the Sars website. (e) The document is applicable to commercial goods.
Story by: Riaan de Lange