Maersk Customs Services in South Africa
Our Maersk Customs Services can help you with the complexities of border controls and customs regulations. For import and export cargos. At both - origin and destination.
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Please contact our customer service representative to include one of our Maersk Customs Service products in your supply chain.
Core products
Import customs clearance
Standard full import customs clearance process
- HS code review and suggestion
- Import entry declaration
- Act as intermediary between traders and Customs in Customs clearance process
- EDI capabilities to any port entry in South Africa
Export customs clearance
Standard full export customs clearance process
- Export entry declaration
- Act as intermediary between traders and Customs in Customs clearance process
- EDI capabilities to any port entry in South Africa
Transit documents
A transit document allows the free movement of containers through South Africa and African countries around Southern Africa- Transit entry declaration
- Act as intermediary between traders and Customs in Customs clearance process
- EDI capabilities to any port entry/exit in South Africa
Additional Maersk Customs Services
- Refund Claims
- Value determinations (DA55)
- Tariff determinations
- Special attendance / Customs supervision
- Other Agency Hold release facilitation
- Obtaining certificates of Origin
- Vouchers of Correction
- Ex bond clearances
- Lodging Provisional Payments
- Consulting and Dispute Resolution
What is required to complete Maersk Customs Services?
- Registered importer on Record is always required for import and export clearance.
- Cargo destined to BLNS countries require a Foreign Principal and Registered Agent registration.
- Commercial documents required for clearance would include:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Clearing Instruction
- Certificate of Origin / EUR1 (if applicable)
- Bill of Lading
- Any relevant import or export permit required to complete Customs clearance.
Note: Maersk Logistics and Services does not facilitate clearance on:
- Personal or household effects
- Live Animals
For Abbreviations & Explanations, please check shipping terms.
FAQs
What is the Pricing / Cost of these services?
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What is a Deferment Account?
What if I do not have a Deferment Account?
Will extended payment terms with Maersk automatically be applied to Customs clearance charges?
What is an Importer code and how do I get one?
What is a classification number HS Code?
Why do I need to provide a classification number HS Code?
How will I know when my shipment has cleared customs?
Who can I contact regarding my Customs Clearance?
Who will invoice me for my Customs Clearance?
I have a query regarding my Customs Clearance Invoice, who can I contact?
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