Maersk Customs Services in South Africa

Core products

Import customs clearance

Standard full import customs clearance process

• HS code review and suggestion
• Import entry declaration
• Act as intermediary between traders and Customs in Customs clearance process
• EDI capabilities to any port entry in South Africa

Export customs clearance

Standard full export customs clearance process

• Export entry declaration
• Act as intermediary between traders and Customs in Customs clearance process
• EDI capabilities to any port entry in South Africa

Transit documents

• Transit entry declaration
• Act as intermediary between traders and Customs in Customs clearance process
• EDI capabilities to any port entry/exit in South Africa

Additional Maersk Customs Services

• Refund Claims
• Value determinations (DA55)
• Tariff determinations
• Special attendance / Customs supervision
• Other Agency Hold release facilitation
• Obtaining certificates of Origin
• Vouchers of Correction
• Ex bond clearances
• Lodging Provisional Payments 
• Consulting and Dispute Resolution

What is required to complete Maersk Customs Services?

• Registered importer on Record is always required for import and export clearance.
• Cargo destined to BLNS countries require a Foreign Principal and Registered Agent registration.
• Commercial documents required for clearance would include:
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Clearing Instruction
  • Certificate of Origin / EUR1 (if applicable)
  • Bill of Lading
  • Any relevant import or export permit required to complete Customs clearance. 

Note: Maersk Logistics and Services does not facilitate clearance on:

• Personal or household effects
• Live Animals

For Abbreviations & Explanations, please check shipping terms.

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