Definition
The collective territory of the SACU member states (SA, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini) where goods move largely duty-free. Within the CCA, goods originating in one member state can circulate freely; the area applies a common external tariff (CET) to imports from outside SACU.
Frequently asked questions
What is Common Customs Area (CCA)?
The collective territory of the SACU member states (SA, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini) where goods move largely duty-free. Within the CCA, goods originating in one member state can circulate freely; the area applies a common external tariff (CET) to imports from outside SACU.
Which glossary terms are related to Common Customs Area (CCA)?
Common Customs Area (CCA) is a regional trade term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include AfCFTA Tariff Phase-Down, AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), Certificate of Origin, COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.