New Rates for Import Permits effect form 1st of April 2025

28 March 2025, DALRRD The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development announced new tariffs on the import of animals, animal products and related materials into South Africa. The new tariffs will be in effect from 01 April 2025. Click below to view the new prices. Read more here.

SARS NOTICE – Invoice details on Customs Declarations

20 March 2025, South African Revenue Service Following a period of engagement, development, and testing with industry and technical service providers, SARS requests that trade now include invoice data in all electronic customs declarations submitted to SARS. As of 1 April 2025, customs declarations not containing invoice data will have an increased probability of being […]

Port Regulations Can be a Double-Edged Sword

28 March 2024, Paul Matthew, Business Day In this article, we are explaining the vital role Government regulations play in ensuring a fair, safe, and sustainable food sector, and ensuring that business is compliant with standards set out by the country’s laws. Yet if they are implemented without the accompanying measures to mitigate unintended consequences, […]