HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS & TEMPORARY IMPORTATION OF GOODS

HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS

The term "household effects" is interpreted to include all goods which are normally necessary to equip a self-contained home, e.g. curtains, linen, crockery, computer, electrical appliances such as stoves, kettles, radios, television set, video recorders, etc.

The term "reasonable quantities" must be interpreted to mean maximum of two article of each such as television sets, hi-fi equipment, etc.

The term "tools of the trade" includes cameras imported by a press photographer, artisans' tools imported by artisans etc.

The term "removable articles" includes trailers, boats and caravans, (excluding ocean going yachts) and equipment necessary for the exercise of the calling, trade or profession of the importer other than industrial, commercial or agricultural plant.

Application form to import household effects into South Africa

TEMPORARY IMPORTATION OF GOODS

This section relates to, for example, photographers, film crews, goods temporarily imported for exhibition purposes, etc.

It is suggested that the goods be imported into South Africa under cover of an A.T.A. Carnet. A.T.A. Carnets are international Customs documents issued by Chambers of Commerce in most major countries throughout the world for purposes of allowing the temporary importation of goods, free of Customs duty, taxes, etc. and without the necessity of depositing amounts to cover the duties due and completing Customs documentation in foreign countries.

In the absence of an A.T.A. Carnet, release will be granted against lodgement of a cash deposit, which will be refunded on re-exportation under Customs supervision of the goods