Tax Guide for Small Businesses 20 20 /2
Goods imported through designated places of entry
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- 3.12.4 Import declarations
- 3.12.5 Tariff classification
- 3.12.6 Customs value
3.12.3 Goods imported through designated places of entry
Goods imported into South Africa are accepted at designated places of entry, which include – • customs-appointed airports; • customs-appointed land border posts; • customs-appointed harbours; and • the South African postal service. 3.12.4 Import declarations An importer is required to complete the prescribed clearance declaration within the stipulated time period for goods imported. Goods that are not declared within this time period will be detained and removed to a state warehouse. The importer must ensure to be in possession of all supporting documents that may include an import permit or a certificate or other authority issued under any law authorising the importation of the goods. The importer must further ensure that the declaration is fully and accurately completed before submitting it electronically or manually to SARS. However, the supporting documents as mentioned above must be submitted to SARS only upon request. Goods may be stopped or detained, on a risk basis in order to verify the correctness of the declaration. Provision exists for the imposition of penalties, in addition to seizure of the goods if goods have been dealt with irregularly or false declarations have been made, irrespective of the duty implication. In instances of fraud or criminality, offenders may also be prosecuted criminally. 3.12.5 Tariff classification Tariff classification is the process whereby goods imported are categorised under the Harmonised System by virtue of what it is, what it is made of or its use. The rate of duty is dependent on the tariff category (code) under which the commodity is classified. 3.12.6 Customs value Customs value is established under Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Provision is made for six valuation methods. The majority of goods are valued using method 1, which is the actual price paid or payable by the buyer of the goods. The Free on Board (FOB) price forms the basis for the value, allowing for certain deductions (for example, interest charged on extended payment terms) and additions (for example, certain royalties) to be effected. In determining the customs value, SARS pays particular attention to the relationship between the buyer and seller, payments outside of the normal transactions, for example, royalties and licence fees and restrictions that have been placed on the buyer. These aspects can result in the price paid for the goods being increased for the purpose of determining a customs value and thus directly affecting the customs duty payable. |
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