SOUTH AFRICA

Trade in services within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is expected to see a boost after the SADC Protocol on Trade in Services entered into force on 13 January 2022. More

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) released amendments to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (the Act) on 22 October 2021, bringing it in line with the World Customs Organisation’s (WCO) Harmonised System (HS) 2022, and coming into force on 1 January 2022. More

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has amended rules on client accreditation for Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs). More

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published an updated list of prohibited and restricted goods. Prohibited items are not allowed to be imported into or exported from South Africa under any circumstances; whereas restricted items are only allowed to be imported or exported under certain circumstances or conditions, such as with a permit, certificate or letter of authority from the relevant government department, institution or body. More