Apply In-Person

1. To apply for importing a Second-hand or Used vehicle 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 importing a second hand or used passenger vehicle (IE 462), 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 arrangements for the permit issuance process.

• Completed IE 462 form
• Letter of Authority from NRCS
  
  

If you are an SA citizen:

• Identity Document/Passport
• Confirmation letter for permanent employment abroad
• Certified copy of the official foreign Vehicle Registration Certificate
  
  

If you are a bonafide immigrant:

• SA Permanent Resident Document copy
• Foreign Passport copy (page with photo and details)
• Foreign Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate copy
• Research or study proof (where applicable)

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 or a bonafide immigrant, who wants to import used or second-hand vehicle into South Africa, can apply to get an Import permit to the ITAC.
• Any person who wants to import Racing cars, vintage passenger vehicles, specially designed vehicles and inherited vehicles can also apply to get an import permit.

ITAC does not charge service fees but you will have to pay customs duty at South African Revenue Service (SARS).

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Application for import of second hand or used passenger vehicle (IE 462): Link

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• Before you import a used vehicle, goods vehicle or trailer you must first obtain a letter of authority from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS).

• To know how to obtain an LOA from NRCS, please visit the following link: Link

• Applicant’s name
• Details of the Vehicle(s)
• Nationality and arrival date
• Particulars of the vehicle
• Address and contact details

• You can only import a second-hand vehicle into South Africa if you have been granted a permit to do so.

• The importation of used vehicles is restricted to protect the local motor vehicle manufacturing industry. Permits are only issued under specifically defined circumstances.

More information is available in the import guidelines on vehicles and components compiled by International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC). Click to download: Link

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