Apply In-Person

1. To apply for getting permission to import chemicals 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 applying to get permission to import chemicals (IE 464), from the Import and Export Control department. Or click here to download: Link
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the form as required with relevant details under respective sections. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the completed form.
6. 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).
7. After submission, the completed form and corresponding documents will be put into further verification and validation processes.
8. Once all the processes got completed, the authorities will make necessary amendments for the permit issuance process.

• Completed IE 464 form
• Completed annexure to IE 464
• VAT Certificate copy
• Certified copy of your identity document (in case of absence of VAT Certificate)
• Recommendation from SAPS
• Recommendation from Department of Environmental Affairs

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 import certain chemicals into South Africa, can apply to get an Import permit to the ITAC.
• Before applying, the applicant must get a recommendation letter from the South African Police Service (SAPS) or from the Department of Environmental Affairs.

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

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

IE 464 form: Link
Annexure to IE 464: Link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

It may take up to three days for an import permit to be granted.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
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• In the event of chemicals listed in the 1988 Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic substances being imported, a recommendation from SAPS in the event of chemicals is required.

• If the chemicals are listed in the Montreal Protocol, a recommendation from the Department of Environmental Affairs is required.

• Importers’ customs code number
• Email address
• Name of business or applicant
• Address and contact details
• Details of chemicals
• Quantity required
• Country of origin

To import certain chemicals into South Africa you need permission from the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) which will decide if it is in the best interests of the public to import the chemicals.

• Chemicals are controlled to comply with the provisions of the Montreal Protocol and the 1988 United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. These are international efforts to protect the ozone layer and fight international drug dealing respectively.

• 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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More information which might help people.