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Original Bill of Lading
Inventory
Passport
Permanent residents permit
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Used household effects are duty free if
the client has had them in his possession
for more than 12 months. Shipments are not
always stopped for customs examination. Client
must present himself/herself to customs with
all documentation.
This function can be handled on behalf of
the client provided the clearing agent is
in possession of the client’s original passport.
VEHICLES
VAT is always payable. If stopped for customs
examination, the client must be in possession
of a permanent resident’s permit if he/she
is a new immigrant. Do not ship the auto
until the client is in possession of an import
permit. The client must complete all documentation
and present it to the customs department together
with his/her passport so that customs can
attest the CA304a. Customs will only release
the vehicle once it is satisfied that everything
is in order, and the engine number agrees
with that stated on the bill of entry. Once
the bill of entry has been endorsed by customs,
this document must be presented to the motor
license department who will issue the license.
Required documents:
Import
permit
Passport
Original
Bill of Lading
Registration
papers
Invoice
FIREARMS
Are always subject to a customs examination.
Firearms will be held by the customs official
and kept until the client is in possession
of the stamped SAP 311. Required documentation
must be presented to his/her local police
station who in turn will issue a SAP 312.
The police authority will apply for a license
on behalf of the importer. The firearm will
be held at the customs state warehouse. The
SAP 311 must be obtained by client’s local
police station in South Africa immediately
upon his/her arrival in this country.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol is always subject to customs examination.
One bottle each of wine and spirit is extracted
from the consignment for testing by the Department
of Agriculture to ascertain the percentage
of alcohol. Duties are payable based on that
percentage. The liquor will be kept in bond
until notification has been received from
the department of agriculture to release.
PETS
The veterinary certificate from the country
of origin must be presented to customs four
(4) working days prior to the animal’s arrival
in South Africa. Stamped by state veterinary
department. Quarantine is not always necessary.
It depends upon the state veterinary surgeon.
Once the animal has been examined and the
surgeon is satisfied with the condition of
the animal it will be released.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Pornographic books and
magazines
Walkie-talkies
Radios
Certain feathers, furs,
skins and tusks of animals under protected
species regulations
Narcotics and drugs
PLANTS
Plants and vegetable products require a phytosanitary
certificate required from the Department of
Agriculture.
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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