Customs & SARS

LOA (Letter of Authority)

Supply Chain & Logistics Glossary — South Africa

Definition

A critical document issued by the NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) allowing the sale of specific technical or electrical imports. Without a valid LOA, regulated products (such as electrical appliances) cannot legally be sold in South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

What is LOA (Letter of Authority)?

A critical document issued by the NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) allowing the sale of specific technical or electrical imports. Without a valid LOA, regulated products (such as electrical appliances) cannot legally be sold in South Africa.

Which glossary terms are related to LOA (Letter of Authority)?

LOA (Letter of Authority) 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.

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