Import

Import Compliance

We assist businesses with the complexities of import regulations in South Africa, ensuring that goods are cleared swiftly and in full compliance with all legal requirements.

NRCS LOA (Letter of Authority)

1. Assistance with detained or embargoed containers 2. Compiling and reviewing all documentation required by ICASA. 3. Ensuring technical specs and product data sheets are complete. 4. Managing renewal of expiring LOAs.

ICASA Applications

1. Filing the LOA application with ICASA on the client’s behalf. 2. Monitoring submission status. 3. Order labels 4. Verifying that products meet ICASA’s technical and legal requirements. 5. Checking conformity with relevant SANS and ETSI standards.

Detained Container Support

Assistance with clearing withheld cargo due to documentation or compliance issues.

Cross border permits

1. BOCRA - Botswana 2. BOBS - Botswana 3. LCA - Lesotho 4. CRAN - Namibia 5. ESCOM – Swaziland

Levies

NRCS Levy Registration Assistance

a. Registering importers/manufacturers with the NRCS for levy declarations. b. Ensuring compliance with NRCS Act and applicable VC (Compulsory Specification) requirements.

Monthly / Quarterly Levy Submissions

a. Preparing and submitting NRCS levy declarations on time. b. Ensuring accuracy in reported import volumes/values. c. Submission via LOA Levy system or as per applicable product class.

Product Classification & HS Code Verification

a. Identifying which products are subject to NRCS levies. b. Verifying correct HS codes and applicable VC regulations (e.g., VC 8055, VC 9008, etc.).

Calculation of NRCS Levies

a. Calculating levies based on import value, quantity, and applicable rates. b. Ensuring clients avoid overpayment or underpayment penalties.

Customs & SARS Coordination

a. Cross-referencing declarations with SARS import data (SAD500). b. Ensuring proper alignment between customs data and NRCS reporting.

Audit Preparation & Support

a. Preparing documentation for NRCS audits or compliance checks. b. Supporting clients during audits or investigations.

Late Submission Resolution

a. Assisting with penalty resolution for late or non-compliant submissions. b. Liaising with NRCS on behalf of the client.

NRCS Levy Compliance Advisory

a. Ongoing consulting to help clients stay compliant. b. Updates on regulatory changes affecting levies and product scope.

SABS / SANS

Standards Identification & Gap Analysis

a. Identifying applicable SANS standards for specific products or industries. b. Conducting a gap analysis to assess compliance with relevant standards. c. Advising on whether a product falls under a compulsory or voluntary standard.

SABS Product Certification Support

a. End-to-end assistance in applying for SABS Mark Certification. b. Guiding through the SABS Type 5 Certification Scheme. c. Preparing technical files, product samples, and documentation

Testing Coordination

a. Coordinating laboratory testing with SABS-approved or accredited labs. b. Ensuring tests are aligned with the correct SANS specification. c. Assisting in sample submission and technical evaluations.

Documentation & Application Preparation

a. Compiling necessary documentation: test reports, product specs, safety data, etc. b. Submitting full certification applications to SABS on the client’s behalf.

Factory Inspections & Audit Preparation

a. Preparing clients for SABS factory audits (as required under the certification process). b. Conducting mock audits to ensure readiness. c. Advising on corrective actions to close non-conformities.

SANS Standards Procurement

a. Providing official copies of relevant SANS standards. b. Advising on interpretation and implementation within the client's operations.

SABS Certification Renewal & Maintenance

a. Managing renewals and periodic compliance updates. b. Monitoring expiration dates and test validity. c. Ongoing advisory to maintain certified status.

Labelling & Marking Compliance

a. Ensuring product labelling meets SANS requirements. b. Advising on legal use of the SABS Certification Mark and other conformity markings.

Advisory on Legal Metrology & Related Acts

a. Guidance on how SABS / SANS standards interact with other regulatory bodies like NRCS, ICASA, and DoL (Department of Labour). b. Ensuring holistic compliance across South African regulations.