Customs & SARS

State Warehouse

Supply Chain & Logistics Glossary — South Africa

Definition

A facility managed by SARS Customs where seized, unclaimed, or abandoned goods are stored. If goods are not cleared within the prescribed period they may be sold at a state auction or destroyed, at the owner's cost.

Frequently asked questions

What is State Warehouse?

A facility managed by SARS Customs where seized, unclaimed, or abandoned goods are stored. If goods are not cleared within the prescribed period they may be sold at a state auction or destroyed, at the owner's cost.

Which glossary terms are related to State Warehouse?

State Warehouse 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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