Comprehensive Customs Clearing Services

– From Local and Global Ports

GlobalTrade Customs provides a full spectrum of customs clearing
and freight-related services, customised for the complexity of your cargo,
whether you are a business or an individual shipper.

Our Core Services

Business Customs Clearance

  • Import and export declarations
  • Tariff classification and valuation
  • Electronic submission to SARS
  • Bonded warehouse clearances
  • SACU and SADC regional trade documentation

Trade Agreement and Duty Relief Guidance

  • SACU, SADC, AfCFTA, and EFTA origin determination
  • Preferential tariff benefit verification
  • Certificates of origin and supporting documentation

Personal Customs Clearance

  • Customs clearance for personal effects, household goods, and vehicles
  • Guidance for returning residents and travellers
  • Temporary import/export assistance (e.g., for exhibitions or relocations)
  • Advice on duty-free allowances and rebates

Surety Bonds and Customs Guarantees

  • Setup and management of customs bonds for importers and clearing agents
  • SARS compliance and renewal assistance

Permits and Licences Assistance

  • ITAC, NRCS, DAFF, and SAPHRA applications
  • Support for restricted or controlled goods

Customs Compliance and Advisory Services

  • Post-clearance audits
  • Risk management consulting
  • Documentation review and staff compliance training

Our Services Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

We follow a systematic process to ensure a fast, compliant, and stress-free customs experience.

01.

Documentation Submission:

You provide us with all necessary shipping documents (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, Permits/Certificates).

02.

Compliance Audit:

Our expert team reviews all documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance (HS Code, Valuation, Rules of Origin).

03.

Customs Declaration:

We electronically submit the customs entry to the relevant authority (e.g., SARS Customs), declaring the goods and calculating duties/taxes.

04.

Duty & Tax Payment

We facilitate the payment of all necessary duties, VAT, and levies on your behalf.

05.

Customs Release & Delivery:

Once cleared, we issue the release notification, and your goods are ready for collection or onward transportation.

CENTURION

238 Basden Avenue, Die Hoewes, Centurion, 0157, South Africa