On 21 August the South African Revenue Service (SARS) updated its Customs “Prohibited and Restricted Goods”.
For ease of reference, what are Prohibited and Restricted goods?
The main difference between prohibitions and restrictions is that:
- Prohibited goods are never allowed to enter or exit South Africa under any circumstances; and
- Restricted goods are allowed to enter or exit South Africa only in certain circumstances or under certain conditions, for example on production of a permit, certificate or letter of authority from the relevant government department, institution or body.
The Updated List is accessible at:
https://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Customs-Excise/Pages/Prohibited-and-Restricted-goods.aspx
Story by: Riaan de Lange