South Africa - Import Mangoes

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Import Mangoes, the applicant has to approach the South African Revenue Department – link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. Upon arrival in South Africa, the mangoes will undergo inspection by DAFF officials at the port of entry. This inspection ensures that the mangoes comply with phytosanitary and quality standards.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• A completed application form
• A completed import permit application form
• A copy of the applicant’s import contract
• A copy of the mangoes' quality certificate
• A copy of the mangoes' packing list
• A copy of the mangoes' phytosanitary certificate
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

South African Revenue Department
Physical address: Lehae La Sars
299 Bronkhorst Street
Nieuw Muckleneuk
0181
Pretoria
Postal address: Private Bag X923
Pretoria
0001
South Africa
Telephone number: (012) 422 4000
Contact link – link

Eligibility

The applicant is eligible to import mangoes in South Africa if he/she meets the following requirements:

• The applicant must be a registered importer with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD).
• The applicant must have a valid import permit issued by the DALRRD.
• The mangoes must be of good quality and meet the import standards of South Africa.
• The applicant must have the necessary documentation, such as a bill of lading, packing list, and phytosanitary certificate.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The import permit is valid for 3 months. The applicant must renew his/her import permit every 3 months.

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Age
• Residential Address
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Passport number
• Fax
• Training program
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In South Africa, there isn't a specific "Import Mangoes License" as a standalone term. Instead, the process of importing mangoes involves complying with various regulations, obtaining necessary permits, and adhering to phytosanitary and quality standards set by the relevant authorities.

Information which might help

• The import duty for mangoes in South Africa is 15%. the applicant will also need to pay other taxes, such as value-added tax (VAT) and excise duty.
• The mangoes must be imported through a designated port of entry. The designated ports of entry for mangoes in South Africa are Durban, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth.

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