Customs clearance
Partner with us for hassle-free customs clearance across all industries
Streamline your imports and exports with our expert customs clearance solutions
Navigating the complexities of customs regulations can be challenging. At DSV, we offer comprehensive customs clearance services in South Africa and beyond, ensuring your goods move smoothly across borders. Our team of experts stays updated with the latest regulations, providing you with efficient and compliant solutions tailored to your business needs.
In a global economy, customs clearance is a complex and ever changing landscape of rules, regulations, and paperwork. Let our experts manage your customs clearance, saving you time and ensuring successful transport and delivery, whilst maintaining the highest levels of customs compliance.
Customs care and compliance
Our capabilities to ensure compliance across the country and the company are underpinned by our accreditation with SARS Customs. We remain abreast of developments and changes in the regulatory and legislative landscapes through our internal forum, the African Customs Board (ACB). This ensures that we are always able to provide you with the highest levels of service, particularly in navigating highly complex cross-border customs issues.
DSV: Authorized Economic Operator
Obtaining AEO certification ensures that DSV's internal processes, including information systems management, merchandise security, customs compliance, and economic-financial management, meet globally recognized customs standards. This certification offers customers a valuable advantage. When collaborating with DSV, a certified supply chain partner endorsed by the import country's customs authority, customers can expect safer and more efficient export processes. This translates to faster deliveries and reduced risks compared to working with non-accredited providers.
Read more about the benefits of working with an AEO partner.
DSV's commitment in South Africa
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Customs clearances per month
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Average customs disbursement per month
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In South Africa
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Providing customs services nationally
Customs consultancy services
With over 30 years experience in customs compliance in South Africa, customs consultancy services are provided by our experts, these include but are not limited to:
- Trusted advisor on customs procedures
- Tariff classification and tariff determinations
- Support on prohibitions and restrictions
- Customs transfer pricing adjustments
- Audits and appeals
- Applications
- Refunds and duty drawbacks
- Training on customs legislations, bond stores and clearing instructions
- Value determinations
- Licenses and permits
- Preferred trader and AEO support