Definition
Official permission required before certain controlled goods may be imported into South Africa, issued mainly by ITAC under the International Trade Administration Act. Controlled categories include used and second-hand goods (notably used vehicles and machinery), certain chemicals, tyres and various agricultural products; other authorities issue permits for their domains, such as health or agriculture. The permit must be in place before shipment — goods arriving without one can be seized, and clearing agents cannot fix it after the fact.
Frequently asked questions
What is Import Permit?
Official permission required before certain controlled goods may be imported into South Africa, issued mainly by ITAC under the International Trade Administration Act. Controlled categories include used and second-hand goods (notably used vehicles and machinery), certain chemicals, tyres and various agricultural products; other authorities issue permits for their domains, such as health or agriculture. The permit must be in place before shipment — goods arriving without one can be seized, and clearing agents cannot fix it after the fact.
Which glossary terms are related to Import Permit?
Import Permit is a customs & sars term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include 70707070 (Customs Code), Ad Valorem Duty, AEO (Authorised Economic Operator), Anti-Dumping Duty, B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.