South Africa Trade Compliance

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Complete guide to South Africa import requirements, trade certificates, and customs procedures for 2025.

LOW RISK

Country Code: ZA

Risk Level: low

Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, SADC, SACU

Digital Platform: SARS eFiling System

Recent Updates & Changes

Digital customs platform (eFiling) full implementation completed

New ESG reporting requirements for large importers

Updated prohibited and restricted goods list for 2024

Key Requirements

SARS (South African Revenue Service) registration and customs clearance

NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) approval

ITAC (International Trade Administration Commission) permits for restricted goods

SABS certification for regulated products

VAT registration for businesses above R1 million threshold

Active Regulations

SARS CustomsNRCS StandardsITAC PermitsSABS CertificationCIPC Registration

Trade Facilitation

Single Window SystemAvailable

Customs ModernizationImplemented

Digital Platform:

SARS eFiling System

Trade Agreements:

AfCFTASADCSACU

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