Documentation Requirements for South Africa Customs
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Air WayBill
Importing to South Africa
IOR Africa: Your Importer of Record Experts in South Africa
Taxes: Up To 15%
Duties: Up To 10%
Lead times: 1 Week
Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder
Restricted items: "Narcotic and habit-forming drugs in any form Fully automatic, military, and unnumbered weapons, explosives, and fireworks Poison and other toxic substances Cigarettes with a mass of more than 2 kilograms per 1,000 Goods to which a trade description or trademark is applied in contravention of any Act (for example, counterfeit goods) Unlawful reproductions of any works subject to copyright Prison-made and penitentiary-made goods"
Importer of Record in South Africa
South Africa boasts the most advanced and diverse economy in Africa. For exporters and investors, it offers a mature economy with established financial and service sectors, along with special access to export markets in the European Union and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It's one of Africa’s most developed countries and attracts major players in the tech industry. Notably, Cape Town is a hub for tech innovation, housing various tech hubs and innovative fintech institutions. Ready to import or export to South Africa? Reach out to IOR Africa today!