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Entering the Republic
	Accompanied Passengers Baggage.
	Customs Do's & Don'ts.
	Duty Free Allowances.
	Duties Payable.
	Remodelled, Processed, Repaired or Exchanged Jewellery.
	Goods Other than Accompanied Passengers Baggage.
	Sending of Gift Parcels by Post.
	Bequeathed/Inherited Goods.

Importation of Household & Personal Effects
	Household Effects & Temporary Importation of Goods.
	First Time Immigrants.
	Returning Residents.
	Persons on Secondment to South Africa.
	Furnishing of a Secondary Home, Re-Importation of Household & Personal Effects and Household Goods imported by Visitors

Documents Required
	Importation of Animals & Animal Products into the Republic of South Africa.
	Motor Vehicle Import Permit Application Form & Letter of Authority (3 Documents to be Added).

Motor Vehicles
	First Time Immigrants.
	South African Citizens.
	Returning South African Residents.
	Temporary Admission of Motor Vehicles & Persons Taking up Temporary Residence in the Republic of South Africa.
	Re-Importation of Motor Vehicles & The Importation of Motor Vehicles for Commercial/Re-Sale Purpose.
	Import Duties Calculation.

Prohibited & Restricted Goods
	Prohibited & Restricted Goods
	Bank Notes, medicines, Pornographic Material & Dangerous Drugs.
	Firearms, Ammunition & Explosives.
	Live Animals; Including Pets, Meat, Cheese, Endangered Wildlife, Honey & Plants, seeds & Bulbs etc...

VAT Refunds for Visitors to South Africa
	Who can Claim?
	Prosedure for Claiming VAT.

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ENTERING THE REPUBLIC: DUTIES PAYABLE

The duties payable on goods depend on the proper classification thereof, in the Customs tariff. When the importation of goods is subject to payment of duties such duties must be paid before the goods will be released from Customs control. Please note that all duties and rates are subject to amendment without prior notice.

The current rates of duties are available from this office only when the harmonised tariff codes are supplied. In the United Kingdom, the harmonised tariff codes can be obtained from Her Majesty's Customs & Excise classification helpline:
tel. + 44 (0) 1702 366 077.

At present, the tariff book is not yet available from SARS electronically. Electronic information can be obtained at websites (private companies):
http://www.customstariff.co.za and
http://www.cargoinfo.co.za

You may also wish to contact SARS Customs: Commercial Services, e-mail: plupuwana@sars.gov.za
Fax:
+ 27 12 422 6903
Tel:
+27 12 422 6988.