PERSONS ON SECONDMENT TO SOUTH AFRICA

Persons who take up temporary residence in South Africa and have the necessary permit issued by the Department of Home Affairs (e.g. work permit), may import the following items into South Africa free of Customs duty and VAT provided they are the bona fide proeprty of a natural person and members of his family, imported for own use.

• Household furniture,
• Other household effects,
• Other removable effects,
• Equipment necessary for the exercise of the calling, trade or profession of the person (tools of the trade).

The following items are excluded:

• Industrial, commercial and agricultural plant,
• Motor vehicles
• Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products

Conditions

This concession covers goods imported for the importer's own use only, and such goods may not be sold or disposed of in any other way for at least 6 months from the date of clearance

Documents required

A signed declaration (form DA304) and form PI.160 which are obtainable from the Controller of Customs and Excise at the port of entry passport with relevant work permit and a full inventory of the goods must be presented when clearance of the goods is effected.