Apply In-person

1. To apply for getting an import permit for general goods in person, the applicant has to visit the Import and Export Control department in the office of International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC).
2. Find the address and contact details of the Import and Export Control department in the office of ITAC in the following link: Link
3. Visit the office of ITAC and obtain the application form for getting an Import Permit for General goods as applicable to your requirement, from the Import and Export Control department.
4. You can also find the required forms and corresponding annexure to be completed in the “Forms to complete” section of the following page: Link
5. Download the relevant form and annexure, then complete as required with relevant details under respective sections.
6. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
7. After completing the application form, attach the required documents and annexure with the completed form.
8. Then, proceed to submit the package to the relevant authority at the office in person for further processes. Make the necessary payment as directed (if any).
9. After submission, the completed form and corresponding documents will be put into further verification and validation processes.
10. Once all the processes got completed, the authorities will make necessary amendments for the permit issuance process.

• Completed application form and annexure (as applicable)
• Identity document
• Residential proof (if required)
• Document for company/corporation registration (if required)
• Any supporting documentation

The Import and Export Unit Head Office,'
International Trade Administration Commission,
Physical Adsress:77 Meintjies Street,
Sunnyside,
Pretoria,Gauteng,
0002
South Africa
Postal Adsress:Import and Export
Private Bag X84,
Pretoria,Gauteng,
0001
South Africa
Tel: Tel (012) 394 3590/1
Website link

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Head Office Office
Physical Adsress:77 Meintjies Street,213
Sunnyside,
Pretoria,Gauteng,
0002
South Africa
Postal Adsress:Private Bag X84,
Pretoria,Gauteng,
0001
South Africa
Courier:12 Robert Sobukwe, Sunnyside,
Pretoria, Gauteng,
0002
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 394 9500/ 0861 843 384
Email: contactus@thedtic.gov.za
Website link

• Any person living in South Africa, who wants to bring controlled goods, used or second-hand goods, waste or scrap into the country, can apply to get an Import permit.
• The person applying must have already registered with the South African Revenue Services as an Importer.

ITAC does not charge service fees but you will have to pay customs duty to SARS.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Use the following link to download required forms: Link

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In most instances import permits are issued within five working days.

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• You can have a list of goods that are subject to import control measures posted, faxed or e-mailed to you if you provide ITAC with your contact details.

• If you need policy information on the importation of specific goods, provide the particulars of goods to be imported to ITAC’s import and export control office.

• Importer’s particulars
• Registration number
• Address and contact details
• Quantity of the goods
• RAND value
• Other particulars of the goods

If you are planning to bring controlled goods, used or second-hand goods, waste or scrap into the country, you must apply to the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) for an import permit.

• An import permit ensures that the goods you intend importing, conform to the safety, quality, environmental and health requirements of the country. They must also comply with the provisions of international agreements.

• Import permits also help to control the inflow of goods of a strategic nature or smuggled goods.

• The policy that applies to the importation of goods differs from one sector to another. Most new goods are exempt from import control measures. However, all used goods, second-hand goods, waste and scrap are subject to import control measures.

• Customs duty is calculated as a percentage of the value of the goods (set in the schedules to the Customs and Excise Act).

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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