SC-CF-04 - Completion of Declarations - External Manual

Effective 17 December 2013
CUSTOMS EXTERNAL COMPLETION MANUAL DECLARATIONS
Effective 17 December 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 2.1.7 2.1.8 2.1.9 2.1.10 2.1.11 2.1.12 2.1.13 2.1.14 2.1.15 2.1.16 2.1.17 2.1.18 2.1.19 2.1.20 2.1.21 2.1.22 2.1.23 2.1.24 2.1.25 2.1.26 2.1.27 2.1.28 2.1.29 2.1.30 2.1.31 2.1.32 2.1.33 2.1.34 2.1.35 2.1.36 2.1.37 2.1.38 2.1.39 2.1.40 2.1.41 2.1.42 2.1.43 2.1.44 2.1.45 2.1.46 2.1.47 2.1.48 2.1.49 2.1.50 2.1.51 2.1.52 2.1.53 2.1.54 2.1.55 2.1.56 2.1.57 SCOPE GUIDELINES TO COMPLETION OF A CLEARANCE DECLARATION Header details Declarant Reference No. (Local reference number) District Office Code Assessment Date Transaction Type Original Movement Reference No. (MRN) Procedure Category Code (PCC) Agent Code Total Lines Country of Export Country of Destination Previous Procedure MRN Valuation Code 1 Valuation Code - 2 Port Of Destination/Exit Unregistered Trader Identification Number Qualifier Unregistered Trader Identification Number [Due for release on a future date] Unregistered Trader Name Unregistered Trader Street Name and Number [Due for release on a future date] Unregistered Trader Building Name and Floor [Due for release on a future date] Unregistered Trader Suburb [Due for release on a future date] Unregistered Trader City/Town [Due for release on a future date] Unregistered Trader Street Code [Due for release on a future date] Importer Code Importer Name Importer Street Name and Number Importer Building Name and Floor Importer Suburb Importer City/Town Importer Street Code Exporter Code Exporter Name Exporter Street Name and Number Exporter Building Name and Floor Exporter Suburb Exporter City/Town Exporter Street Code Supplier Code Supplier Name Supplier Street Name and Number Supplier Building Name and Floor Supplier Suburb Supplier City/Town Supplier Street Code Ex Warehouse To Warehouse/Consignee Owner Code [Due for release on a future date] Processing Party Remover Code Transport Code Removal Transport Code Payment Method VAT Registration No. Transport Document No. Transport Document Issue Date Transport Document Issued At Transport Name Voyage/Flight No.
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Effective 17 December 2013 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 4 5 6 7 7.1 7.2 8 9 Specific Instructions for the Declarant General Rules Specific Rules In Regard To Declaration Transaction Types Manual Capture and Print Format Requirements SAD 500/504/554/604 SAD 500 (Original Clearance) SAD 504/554/604 (Amended Customs declaration) CUSTOMS DECLARATION AND STATUS RESPONSE MESSAGES WHERE OFFICE OF CLEARANCE DIFFER FROM THE LAND PORT OF EXIT QUALITY RECORDS REFERENCES Legislation Cross References DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT 60 60 61 64 64 64 64 70 71 71 71 71 71 73
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This manual describes the completion and presentation of declarations when: i) ii) iii) iv) Goods are imported; Removed in transit/bond; Exported from the local market or ex warehouse; and When goods are moved between South Africa and the BLNS countries.
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The purpose of this manual - is to ensure uniform implementation of Customs procedures in the Customs declaration process. The manual combines the attributes of previously separate manuals accommodating import, export and cross border requirements. These guidelines take account of both current and future implementing provisions and procedures. Where necessary both current and future coding or terminology is used. The manual provides the description of data elements as required for Customs clearance using the Customs Procedure Codes (CPC). The SAD 500 remains the physical declaration form for the presentation of a Customs clearance. Inclusions Title Customs Declaration Form Customs Declaration Form (Continuation Sheet) Customs Declaration Form (Transit Control) Customs Declaration Form Voucher of Correction: Bill of Entry (direct) Customs Declaration Form (Bond Control) Continuation Sheet: Bill of Entry (direct) Additional Information/Produced Document Voucher of Correction: Bill of Entry (direct) Transfer of Liability Continuation Sheet: Bill of Entry Export Voucher of Correction: Bill of Entry Export Continuation Sheet: Bill of Entry (ex-warehouse) Imported Goods Voucher of Correction: Bill of Entry (ex-warehouse) Imported goods
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Number SAD 500 SAD 501 SAD 502 SAD 503 SAD 504 SAD 505 SAD 506 SAD 507 SAD 514 SAD 551 SAD 554 SAD 601 SAD 604 h)
Exclusions Title Sight Bill of Entry Excise Account: Excisable Products Bill of Entry Supplementary Clearance Application for release of goods in terms of Section 38(1)(a) Bill of Entry For coastwise removal or removal through contiguous territories of released goods Stop Note Certificate for the removal excisable specified goods ex warehouse Removal of excisable goods ex warehouse to registered rebate user Certificate for removal of fuel levy goods by road and rail Departmental Bill of Entry Application for Transfer of Goods entered under rebate of duty Application for Refund Export for trade purposes of imported duty paid goods Application for Drawback Registration Application for delivery of goods ex state warehouse Application to make Provisional Payment
Number DA 22 DA 260 DA 30 DA 306 DA 31 DA 310 DA 32 DA 33A DA 35 DA 490 DA 62 DA 63 DA 64 DA 65 DA 68 DA 70
GUIDELINES TO COMPLETION OF A CLEARANCE DECLARATION
2.1 Header details

2.1.1 Declarant Reference No. (Local reference number) REPRESENTATION: LRN WCO3 PATH: Declaration ID (D014) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: Denotes the unique ID which the trader assigns to the consignment in question. It is otherwise known as the Local Reference Number (LRN). The number is made up of the Agent Code (N8), the Office of Entry (AN3), Date of Entry [CCYYMMDD] (AN 8), and a unique Client Serial Number (N6) and must be entered in this sequence on the clearance declaration. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD For Official Use Box. CD1: Consignment Details > LRN
Rules & Conditions of Usage: a) The LRN must be unique for each clearance; b) The LRN may not be amended. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT 2.1.2 District Office Code REPRESENTATION: Office of Declaration WCO3 PATH: Declaration.DeclarationOfficeID (065) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3
OTHER EXPORT
Description: The district (branch) office code must be inserted. Release of the goods will be attained at this place. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A1 District Office Alpha Codes Location: SAD Box A1. CD1: Transport and Routing > Office of Declaration
Rules & Conditions of Usage: Required on ALL clearance declarations. If the office code of any Previous Procedure MRN declared on an import declaration is not equal to the codes as per SC-CF-04-A01 the declaration will be outright rejected. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.3 Assessment Date REPRESENTATION: Assessment Date WCO3 PATH: Declaration.DutyTaxFee.TaxationDateTime (382) Field Type & Length: AN 8 Description: The date of assessment/acceptance of the original clearance declaration to be inserted as CCYYMMDD format. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box A4. CD1: Financial Data > Assessment Date
Rules & Conditions of Usage: Only required on amendment and replacement clearances. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT
OTHER EXPORT
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Effective 17 December 2013 2.1.4 Transaction Type REPRESENTATION: Message Function WCO3 PATH: Declaration.MessageFunctionCode (017) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: A code which describes the function of a Customs clearance, for example, it defines if it is an original, amended, cancelled or replacement clearance. Code Description 9 Original 4 Change 1 Cancellation 5 Replace (Not for cargo) Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 4. CD1: Declaration Type > Message Function
Rules & Conditions of Usage: Required for all declarations. NORM INCOMP PROV ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE
SUPPLM CANCEL
P.SUPPLM IMPORT
OTHER EXPORT
2.1.5 Original Movement Reference No. (MRN) REPRESENTATION: MRN WCO3 PATH: Declaration.CustomsReferenceID (000) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: This number indicates the unique reference of the original clearance declaration to which the amendment, replacement or cancellation clearance refers. The number must be entered in the following sequence and format - Office Of Entry (AN3) Date (CCYYMMDD) (N8) Number (N7). Operations Ref: None Location: SAD For Official Use Box. CD1: Declaration Type > MRN
Rules & Conditions of Usage: This field must be declared. It is used in conjunction with transaction types 1 and 4 to reference the original clearance being amended (changed) or cancelled. This field is subject to a version no. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER EXPORT ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT 2.1.6 Procedure Category Code (PCC) REPRESENTATION: PCC WCO3 PATH: SET - Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementTypeCode (369) = REG (Regulatory information, the free text contains information for regulatory authority) SET - Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementCode (226) = PCC (Procedure Category Code) MAP to Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementDescription (225) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3
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Effective 17 December 2013 Description: The Procedure Category Code describes the Customs procedure under which the clearance declaration is being lodged. The codes are as follows: A Home Use (including goods cleared under relief of duties and taxes. B National and International Transit procedure C Transhipment procedure D Temporary Admission procedure E Warehousing procedure F Stores procedure G Tax Free Shop procedure H Export procedure I Temporary Export procedure J Inward Processing procedure K Processing for Home Use procedure L Outward Processing procedure Notwithstanding the fact that Home Use is not a specified Customs procedure, it is nevertheless, for the sake of uniformity administered as such on a clearance declaration. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 1. CD1: Declaration Type > Procedure Category Code
Rules & Conditions of Usage: a) Required for all declarations. b) Only one (1) PCC is permissible per clearance declaration. c) In the case of goods already cleared a PCC can only be changed by cancellation and substitution. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.7 Agent Code REPRESENTATION: BROKER TIN WCO3 PATH: Declaration.Agent.ID (R004) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The Customs client number allocated to a licensed clearing agent or broker, or an importer/exporter making Customs clearance in his/her own capacity must be inserted in this field. Where a registered importer or exporter is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Importers/Exporters Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. Operations Ref: Refer to U3TM master list licensed agents Internal function. Location: SAD Box 14. CD1: Party Details > Broker TIN
Rules & Usage: Required for all declarations. NORM INCOMP PROV ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE
SUPPLM CANCEL
P.SUPPLM IMPORT
OTHER EXPORT
2.1.8 Total Lines REPRESENTATION: Total Lines WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsItemQuantity/Value (228) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 4
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Effective 17 December 2013 Description: Denotes the total number of line items on a clearance declaration. Line items are numbered consecutively and the total number of line items per clearance declaration may not exceed 9999. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 5. CD1: Consignment Details > Total Line Items to Declare
Rules & Usage: Required for all declarations. Total line validations on Transaction Type 4 (Amendment) transactions: the number of lines specified in the total line field must at all-time be equal to the number of lines accompanying the amended Customs declaration. On Cancellations the Number Of Lines must be equal to zero (0). NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.9 Country of Export REPRESENTATION: Country of Export WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.ExportationCountryCode (062) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: Denotes the code of the country from which the goods are consigned to or first despatched to South Africa as a direct result of the importer's order. The country of export must not be confused with the "place" of export as defined in Section 66(I)(e). Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A13 - Country Codes (UNLOCODE) Location: SAD Box 15. Rules & Usage: NORM INCOMP ORIGINAL AMEND CD1: Consignment Details > Country of Export PROV REPLACE SUPPLM CANCEL P.SUPPLM IMPORT OTHER EXPORT
2.1.10 Country of Destination REPRESENTATION: Country of Destination WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.DeliveryDestination.Address.CountryCode (242) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: Denotes the country code where the importer or Customs warehouse is located. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A13 - Country Codes (UNLOCODE) Location: SAD Box 17. CD1: Consignment Details > Country of Destination
Rules & Usage: When applying the International Transit procedure (B21 or 22) the country of destination cannot be ZA. The Country of Destination and the Country of Export cannot both be ZA on the same declaration; the declaration will be rejected. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.11 Previous Procedure MRN REPRESENTATION: Previous Procedure MRN WCO3 PATH: SET - Declaration.PreviousDocument.TypeCode (D019) = 998 (Previous Customs document/message) MAP to Declaration.PreviousDocument.ID (D018) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35
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Effective 17 December 2013 Description: Denotes the unique Movement Reference No. pertaining to a previous clearance. The number is made up of the Office Of Entry (AN3) Date (CCYYMMDD) (N8) Number (N7). Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 44. CD1: Consignment Details > Previous Procedure MRN
Rules & Usage: Used in conjunction only with transaction type 5, to reference the original clearance now being replaced. This is not applicable to cross border and export transactions. If the Previous Procedure MRN used in a declaration is older than two (2) years, motivation from the client for such must be included with the supporting documents. When an MRN is declared, it must be a valid MRN, if not the entry will be rejected. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.12 Valuation Code 1 REPRESENTATION: Importer Relationship Code WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.CustomsValuation.PartyRelationshipCode (163) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 1 Description: Denotes the nature of the relationship between an importer and foreign supplier. R = Related. N = Not related. E = Exempt. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 43. CD1: Financial Data > Importer Relationship Code
Rules & Usage: a) Must be left blank if there is a value determination number (VDN) in the additional information field. b) Must be left blank if the goods are removed in bond to a destination within SACU or removed in transit to a destination outside SACU. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.13 Valuation Code - 2 REPRESENTATION: Valuation Method WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.CustomsValuation.MethodCode (122) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 1 Description: Denotes the valuation method used to arrive at the Customs Value. Code Method 1 Section 66(1) shall be based on the price actually paid or payable for the goods when sold for export to South Africa. 2 Section 66(4) - shall be based on the price actually paid or payable for identical goods in a sale for export to South Africa at the same commercial level and in substantially the same quantity and exported at or about the same time as the goods to be valued, adjusted with reference to differences in any costs and charges on account of differences in distances and modes of transport to the port or place of export. 3 Section 66(5) shall be based on the price actually paid or payable for similar goods in a sale for export to South Africa at the same commercial level and in substantially the same quantity and exported at or about the same time as the goods to be valued, adjusted, with reference to differences in any costs and charges on account of differences in distances and modes of transport to the port or place of export. 4 Section 66(7) shall be based on identical or similar imported goods are sold in South Africa in the same condition as that in which they were when imported.
Effective 17 December 2013 5 6 Section 66(8) - shall be based on a computed value, computed by means of information supplied by the producer. Section 66(9) shall be a value determined by the Commissioner.
Operations Ref: Valuation codes are described in Rule 66.03 to 66.05. Location: SAD Box 43. CD1: Financial Data > Valuation Method
Rules & Usage: a) Must be left blank if a value determination number (VDN) is reflected in the additional information field. b) Must be left blank if the goods are removed in bond to a destination within SACU or removed in transit to a destination outside SACU. c) When Valuation Code 1 (Importer Relationship Code) = E, then this field must be left blank. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.14 Port Of Destination/Exit REPRESENTATION: Port of Destination/Exit WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.ExitOffice.ID (G005) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: Import: This field denotes any port, inland or frontier Customs office of final destination or where the transit operation ends a) The office/place of destination in respect of goods cleared under the National Transit procedure (B 20), or b) The office/port of exit in the case of goods under the International Transit procedure (B 21). Export: The field denotes the office/port through which the goods will exit South Africa. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A1 District Office Alpha Codes Location: SAD Box 29. CD1: Consignment Details > Port of Destination/Exit
Rules & Usage: Required for all clearances where the Transport Mode Code is 1 (Maritime), 3 (Road), or 4 (Air). On any declaration where goods exit South Africa from a land port (by road), only a designated land port (district office code e.g. Kopfontein must be reflected as KFN) will be accepted as a valid port of exit. In the event where clearances fail this validation, they will be outright rejected with the following message; port of destination/exit invalid for purpose code. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.15 Unregistered Trader Identification Number Qualifier REPRESENTATION: Identification Type WCO3 PATH: In case of Import declaration: MAP TO GoodsDeclaration.Importer.RoleCode In case of Export declaration: MAP TO GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.RoleCode WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The South African Identification Number or the South African Tax Reference Number of the person making the import or export declaration. Use of the fields Unregistered Trader Identification Qualifier, Unregistered Trader Identification Number and Unregistered Trader Address are only permissible for the submission of import and export clearance declarations for persons transacting with SARS on a non-commercial and private basis. For this reason clearance is reserved for certain CPC combinations to facilitate clearance. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8B or 2B
CD1: Party Details > Identification Type

Effective 17 December 2013 Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import/export clearance declarations, where the trader is unregistered. Only applicable for the following CPC combinations: a) A 11-00; b) H 60-00. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.16 Unregistered Trader Identification Number [Due for release on a future date] REPRESENTATION: Unregistered Trader Identification Number WCO3 PATH: In case of Import declaration: FIND GoodsDeclaration.Importer.RoleCode = PID OR PPN, MAP TO GoodsDeclaration.Importer.ID In case of Export declaration: FIND GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.RoleCode = PPN, MAP TO GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.ID WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The South African Identification Number or the South African Tax Reference Number of the person making the import or export declaration. Use of the fields Unregistered Trader Identification Qualifier, Unregistered Trader Identification Number and Unregistered Trader Address are only permissible for the submission of import and export clearance declarations for persons transacting with SARS on a non-commercial and private basis. For this reason clearance is reserved for certain CPC combinations to facilitate clearance. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8B or 2B CD1: Party Details > Unregistered Trader Identification Number
Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import/export clearance declarations, where the trader is unregistered. Only applicable for the following CPC combinations: a) A 11-00; b) H 60-00. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.17 Unregistered Trader Name REPRESENTATION: Unregistered Trader Name WCO3 PATH: In the case of Import: SET GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Name/Code = EN, MAP TO GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Name/Value In the case of Export: SET GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Name/Code = EN, MAP TO GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Name/Value WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The legal name of the unregistered importer or exporter. Use of the fields Unregistered Trader Identification Qualifier, Unregistered Trader Identification Number and Unregistered Trader Address are only permissible for the submission of import and export clearance declarations for persons transacting with SARS on a non-commercial and private basis. For this reason clearance is reserved for certain CPC combinations to facilitate clearance. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8B or 2B CD1: Trader Details > Trader Name
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Effective 17 December 2013 Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import/export clearance declarations, where the trader is unregistered. Only applicable for the following CPC combinations: a) A 11-00; b) H 60-00. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.18 Unregistered Trader Street Name and Number [Due for release on a future date] REPRESENTATION: Unregistered Trader Street Name and Number WCO3 PATH: In case of Import: GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Address.Line In case of Export: GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Address.Line WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The legal address of the unregistered importer or exporter. Use of the fields Unregistered Trader Identification Qualifier, Unregistered Trader Identification Number and Unregistered Trader Address are only permissible for the submission of import and export clearance declarations for persons transacting with SARS on a non-commercial and private basis. For this reason clearance is reserved for certain CPC combinations to facilitate clearance. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8B or 2B CD1: Trader Details > Unregistered Trader Street Name and Number
Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import/export clearance declarations, where the trader is unregistered. Only applicable for the following CPC combinations: a) A 11-00; b) H 60-00. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.19 Unregistered Trader Building Name and Floor [Due for release on a future date] REPRESENTATION: Unregistered Trader Building Name and Floor WCO3 PATH: In case of Import: GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Address.FreeFormatAddress In case of Export: GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Address.FreeFormatAddress WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The legal address of the unregistered importer or exporter. Use of the fields Unregistered Trader Identification Qualifier, Unregistered Trader Identification Number and Unregistered Trader Address are only permissible for the submission of import and export clearance declarations for persons transacting with SARS on a non-commercial and private basis. For this reason clearance is reserved for certain CPC combinations to facilitate clearance. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8B or 2B CD1: Trader Details > Unregistered Trader Building Name and Floor
Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import/export clearance declarations, where the trader is unregistered. Only applicable for the following CPC combinations: a) A 11-00; b) H 60-00. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT
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Effective 17 December 2013 2.1.20 Unregistered Trader Suburb [Due for release on a future date] REPRESENTATION: Suburb WCO3 PATH: In case of Import: GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Address.CountrySubDivisionName In case of Export: GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Address.CountrySubDivisionName WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The legal address of the unregistered importer or exporter. Use of the fields Unregistered Trader Identification Qualifier, Unregistered Trader Identification Number and Unregistered Trader Address are only permissible for the submission of import and export clearance declarations for persons transacting with SARS on a non-commercial and private basis. For this reason clearance is reserved for certain CPC combinations to facilitate clearance. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8B or 2B CD1: Trader Details > Suburb
Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import/export clearance declarations, where the trader is unregistered. Only applicable for the following CPC combinations: a) A 11-00; b) H 60-00. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.21 Unregistered Trader City/Town [Due for release on a future date] REPRESENTATION: City/Town WCO3 PATH: In case of Import: GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Address.CityName In case of Export: GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Address.CityName WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The legal address of the unregistered importer or exporter. Use of the fields Unregistered Trader Identification Qualifier, Unregistered Trader Identification Number and Unregistered Trader Address are only permissible for the submission of import and export clearance declarations for persons transacting with SARS on a non-commercial and private basis. For this reason clearance is reserved for certain CPC combinations to facilitate clearance. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8B or 2B CD1: Trader Details > City/Town
Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import/export clearance declarations, where the trader is unregistered. Only applicable for the following CPC combinations: a) A 11-00; b) H 60-00. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.22 Unregistered Trader Street Code [Due for release on a future date] REPRESENTATION: Street Code WCO3 PATH: In case of Import: GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Address.PostcodeID In case of Export: GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Address.PostcodeID WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN9 Description: The legal address of the unregistered importer or exporter. Use of the fields Unregistered Trader Identification Qualifier, Unregistered Trader Identification Number and Unregistered Trader Address are only permissible for the submission of import and
Effective 17 December 2013 export clearance declarations for persons transacting with SARS on a non-commercial and private basis. For this reason clearance is reserved for certain CPC combinations to facilitate clearance. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8B or 2B CD1: Trader Details > Street Code
Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import/export clearance declarations, where the trader is unregistered. Only applicable for the following CPC combinations: a) A 11-00; b) H 60-00. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.23 Importer Code REPRESENTATION: Importer TIN WCO3 PATH: Declaration.Importer.ID (R038) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The Customs client number allocated to a registered importer. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8B CD1: Party Details > Importer TIN
Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import declarations. Where a registered importer is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Importers Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Importers Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.24 Importer Name REPRESENTATION: Trader Name WCO3 PATH: SET GoodsDeclaration.Importer. Name/Code = EN, MAP TO GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Name/Value WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The Customs client number allocated to a registered importer. Importer detail is a composite data requirement in addition to the Importer Code. It comprises a combination of data elements, namely: Importer Name, Importer Street Name and Number, Importer Building Name and Floor, Importer Suburb, Importer City/Town, Importer Street Code and must be submitted according the relevant field. Any declaration requiring Importer details will require the full complement of information. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8 CD1: Party Details > Importer TIN
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Effective 17 December 2013 Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import declarations. Where a registered importer is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Importers Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Importers Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.25 Importer Street Name and Number REPRESENTATION: Street Name and Number WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Address.Line WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The Customs client number allocated to a registered importer. Importer detail is a composite data requirement in addition to the Importer Code. It comprises a combination of data elements, namely: Importer Name, Importer Street Name and Number, Importer Building Name and Floor, Importer Suburb, Importer City/Town, Importer Street Code and must be submitted according the relevant field. Any declaration requiring Importer details will require the full complement of information. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8 Trader Details > Street Name and Number
Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import declarations. Where a registered importer is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Importers Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Importers Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.26 Importer Building Name and Floor REPRESENTATION: Building Name and Floor WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Address.FreeFormatAddress WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH:AN 35 Description: The Customs client number allocated to a registered importer. Importer detail is a composite data requirement in addition to the Importer Code. It comprises a combination of data elements, namely: Importer Name, Importer Street Name and Number, Importer Building Name and Floor, Importer Suburb, Importer City/Town, Importer Street Code and must be submitted according the relevant field. Any declaration requiring Importer details will require the full complement of information. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8 CD1: Trader Details > Building Name and Floor
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Effective 17 December 2013 2.1.27 Importer Suburb REPRESENTATION: Suburb WCO3 PATH: CountrySubDivisionName WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The Customs client number allocated to a registered importer. Importer detail is a composite data requirement in addition to the Importer Code. It comprises a combination of data elements, namely: Importer Name, Importer Street Name and Number, Importer Building Name and Floor, Importer Suburb, Importer City/Town, Importer Street Code and must be submitted according the relevant field. Any declaration requiring Importer details will require the full complement of information. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8 CD1: Trader Details > Suburb
Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import declarations. Where a registered importer is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Importers Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Importers Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.28 Importer City/Town REPRESENTATION: City/Town WCO3 PATH: CountrySubDivisionName WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The Customs client number allocated to a registered importer. Importer detail is a composite data requirement in addition to the Importer Code. It comprises a combination of data elements, namely: Importer Name, Importer Street Name and Number, Importer Building Name and Floor, Importer Suburb, Importer City/Town, Importer Street Code and must be submitted according the relevant field. Any declaration requiring Importer details will require the full complement of information. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8 CD1: Trader Details > City/Town
Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import declarations. Where a registered importer is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Importers Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Importers Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.29 Importer Street Code REPRESENTATION: Street Code WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Importer.Address. PostcodeID WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 9 Description: The Customs client number allocated to a registered importer. Importer detail is a composite data requirement in addition to the Importer Code. It comprises a combination of data elements, namely: Importer Name, Importer Street Name and Number, Importer Building Name and Floor, Importer Suburb, Importer City/Town, Importer Street Code
Effective 17 December 2013 and must be submitted according the relevant field. Any declaration requiring Importer details will require the full complement of information. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8 CD1: Trader Details > Street Code
Rules & Usage: Must be reflected on all import declarations. Where a registered importer is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Importers Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Importers Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.30 Exporter Code REPRESENTATION: Exporter TIN WCO3 PATH: SET GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Name/Code = EN, MAP TO GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Name/Value WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The Customs client number allocated to a registered exporter. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2B CD1: Party Details > Exporter TIN
Rules & Usage: Where a registered exporter is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Exporters Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.31 Exporter Name REPRESENTATION: Trader Name WCO3 PATH: SET GoodsDeclaration.Exporter. Name/Code = EN MAP TO GoodsDeclaration.Exporter. Name/Value WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The legal name of the registered Exporter. Exporter detail is a composite data requirement comprising a combination of data elements, namely Exporter Name, Exporter Street Name and Number, Exporter Building Name and Floor, Exporter Suburb, Exporter City/Town, and Exporter Street Code. Any declaration requiring Exporter details requires the full complement of information and must be submitted according the relevant field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2 CD1: Trader Details > Trade Name
Rules & Usage: Where a registered exporter is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Exporters Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Exporters Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.32 Exporter Street Name and Number REPRESENTATION: Street Name and Number
Effective 17 December 2013 WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Address.Line WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The physical address of the registered exporter. Exporter detail is a composite data requirement comprising a combination of data elements, namely Exporter Name, Exporter Street Name and Number, Exporter Building Name and Floor, Exporter Suburb, Exporter City/Town, and Exporter Street Code. Any declaration requiring Exporter details requires the full complement of information and must be submitted according the relevant field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2 CD1: Trader Details > Street Name and Number
Rules & Usage: Where a registered exporter is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Exporters Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Exporters Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.33 Exporter Building Name and Floor REPRESENTATION: Building Name and Floor WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Address.FreeFormatAddress WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The physical address of the registered exporter, including building name and floor if applicable. Exporter detail is a composite data requirement comprising a combination of data elements, namely Exporter Name, Exporter Street Name and Number, Exporter Building Name and Floor, Exporter Suburb, Exporter City/Town, and Exporter Street Code. Any declaration requiring Exporter details requires the full complement of information and must be submitted according the relevant field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2 CD1: Trader Details > Building Name and Floor
Rules & Usage: Where a registered exporter is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Exporters Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Exporters Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.34 Exporter Suburb REPRESENTATION: Suburb WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Address.CountrySubDivisionName WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The physical address of the registered exporter. Exporter detail is a composite data requirement comprising a combination of data elements, namely Exporter Name, Exporter Street Name and Number, Exporter Building Name and Floor, Exporter Suburb, Exporter City/Town, and Exporter Street Code. Any declaration requiring Exporter details requires the full complement of information and must be submitted according the relevant field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2
CD1: Trader Details > Suburb

Effective 17 December 2013 Rules & Usage: Where a registered exporter is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Exporters Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Exporters Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.35 Exporter City/Town REPRESENTATION: City/Town WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Address.CityName WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The physical address of the registered exporter. Exporter detail is a composite data requirement comprising a combination of data elements, namely Exporter Name, Exporter Street Name and Number, Exporter Building Name and Floor, Exporter Suburb, Exporter City/Town and Exporter Street Code. Any declaration requiring Exporter details requires the full complement of information. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2 CD1: Trader Details > City/Town
Rules & Usage: Where a registered exporter is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Exporters Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Exporters Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.36 Exporter Street Code REPRESENTATION: Street Code WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Exporter.Address.PostcodeID WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 9 Description: The physical address of the registered exporter. Exporter detail is a composite data requirement comprising a combination of data elements, namely Exporter Name, Exporter Street Name and Number, Exporter Building Name and Floor, Exporter Suburb, Exporter City/Town and Exporter Street Code. Any declaration requiring Exporter details requires the full complement of information. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2 CD1: Trader Details > Street Code
Rules & Usage: Where a registered exporter is foreign based, such party is required to be represented by an Exporters Agent for the purposes of satisfying Customs requirements. [Create a field for Exporters Agent Due for release on a future date] NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.37 Supplier Code REPRESENTATION: Supplier TIN WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Supplier.ID (R053) Field Type & Length: N 8 Description: The Customs code allocated to a foreign supplier with whom the importer has a relationship and a value determination (VDN) has been issued.
Effective 17 December 2013 Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2B CD1: Party Details > Supplier TIN
Rules & Usage: This field is only used where a value determination number (VDN) has been issued against a registered importer having a valuation determination with a specific supplier. In this instance the valuation code 1 and 2 fields must be left blank and VDN must be inserted in the additional information field as well as the VDN number. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.38 Supplier Name REPRESENTATION: Trader Name WCO3 PATH: SET GoodsDeclaration.Supplier.Name/Code = EN MAP TO GoodsDeclaration.Supplier.Name/Value WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The legal name of the registered Supplier. Supplier detail is a composite data requirement, comprising a combination of data elements, namely Supplier Name, Supplier Street Name and Number, Supplier Building Name and Floor, Supplier Suburb, Supplier City/Town and Supplier Street Code. Any declaration requiring Supplier details requires the full complement of information and must be submitted according the relevant WCO3 field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2 CD1: Trader Details > Trader Name
Rules & Usage: This field is only used where a value determination number (VDN) has been issued against a registered importer having a valuation determination with a specific supplier. In this instance the following fields must also be present on the import declaration: a) Valuation Code-1; b) Valuation Code-2; and c) Additional Information Code VDN. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.39 Supplier Street Name and Number REPRESENTATION: Street Name and Address WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Supplier.Address.Line WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The physical address of the registered supplier. Supplier detail is a composite data requirement, comprising a combination of data elements, namely Supplier Name, Supplier Street Name and Number, Supplier Building Name and Floor, Supplier Suburb, Supplier City/Town and Supplier Street Code. Any declaration requiring Supplier details requires the full complement of information and must be submitted according the relevant WCO3 field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2 CD1: Trader Details > Street Name and Address
Rules & Usage: This field is only used where a value determination number (VDN) has been issued against a registered importer having a valuation determination with a specific supplier. In this instance the following fields must also be present on the import declaration: a) Valuation Code-1;
Effective 17 December 2013 b) Valuation Code-2; and c) Additional Information Code VDN. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL
P.SUPPLM IMPORT
OTHER EXPORT
2.1.40 Supplier Building Name and Floor REPRESENTATION: Building Name and Floor WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Supplier.Address.FreeFormatAddress WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The physical address of the registered supplier. Supplier detail is a composite data requirement, comprising a combination of data elements, namely Supplier Name, Supplier Street Name and Number, Supplier Building Name and Floor, Supplier Suburb, Supplier City/Town and Supplier Street Code. Any declaration requiring Supplier details requires the full complement of information and must be submitted according the relevant WCO3 field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2 CD1: Trader Details > Building Name and Floor
Rules & Usage: This field is only used where a value determination number (VDN) has been issued against a registered importer having a valuation determination with a specific supplier. In this instance the following fields must also be present on the import declaration: a) Valuation Code-1; b) Valuation Code-2; and c) Additional Information Code VDN. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.41 Supplier Suburb REPRESENTATION: Suburb WCO3 PATH: CountrySubDivisionName WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The physical address of the registered supplier. Supplier detail is a composite data requirement, comprising a combination of data elements, namely Supplier Name, Supplier Street Name and Number, Supplier Building Name and Floor, Supplier Suburb, Supplier City/Town and Supplier Street Code. Any declaration requiring Supplier details requires the full complement of information and must be submitted according the relevant WCO3 field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2 CD1: Trader Details > Suburb
Rules & Usage: This field is only used where a value determination number (VDN) has been issued against a registered importer having a valuation determination with a specific supplier. In this instance the following fields must also be present on the import declaration: a) Valuation Code-1; b) Valuation Code-2; and c) Additional Information Code VDN. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.42 Supplier City/Town REPRESENTATION: City/Town
Effective 17 December 2013 WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Supplier.Address.CityName WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: The physical address of the registered supplier. Supplier detail is a composite data requirement. It comprises a combination of data elements, namely Supplier Name, Supplier Street Name and Number, Supplier Building Name and Floor, Supplier Suburb, Supplier City/Town and Supplier Street Code. Any declaration requiring Supplier details requires the full complement of information and must be submitted according the relevant WCO3 field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2 CD1: Trader Details > City/Town
Rules & Usage: This field is only used where a value determination number (VDN) has been issued against a registered importer having a valuation determination with a specific supplier. In this instance the following fields must also be present on the import declaration: a) Valuation Code-1; b) Valuation Code-2; and c) Additional Information Code VDN. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.43 Supplier Street Code REPRESENTATION: Street Code WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.Supplier.Address. PostcodeID WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 9 Description: The physical address of the registered supplier. Supplier detail is a composite data requirement. It comprises a combination of data elements, namely Supplier Name, Supplier Street Name and Number, Supplier Building Name and Floor, Supplier Suburb, Supplier City/Town and Supplier Street Code. Any declaration requiring Supplier details requires the full complement of information and must be submitted according the relevant WCO3 field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 2 CD1: Trader Details > Street Code
Rules & Usage: This field is only used where a value determination number (VDN) has been issued against a registered importer having a valuation determination with a specific supplier. In this instance the following fields must also be present on the import declaration: a) Valuation Code-1; b) Valuation Code-2; and c) Additional Information Code VDN. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.44 Ex Warehouse REPRESENTATION: Ex Warehouse Code WCO3 PATH: SET - Declaration.GoodsShipment.Warehouse. Role (000) = XWH MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.Warehouse.ID (L019) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 11 Description: Denotes the Customs client number allocated to a licensed operator of a Customs warehouse from where warehoused goods are to be removed. Goods entered for warehousing, the Customs client number allocated to the licensed warehouse must be entered here. The number consists of a maximum of eleven (11) characters of which the first three (3) are alphabetic and indicate the Customs
Effective 17 December 2013 district office. The next two (2) or three (3) are alphabetic and indicate the type of warehouse, e.g. storage (OS) special storage (SOS), manufacturing (VM), etc. The next five (5) characters are numeric and reflect the number or the warehouse. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 44D CD1: Party Details > Ex-Warehouse Code
Rules & Usage: This field must be used where goods are removed from a Customs warehouse, either for home use or one or other permissible Customs procedure, for example: a) Clearance for outright export; b) Clearance for processing for home use; or c) Clearance for inward processing. While under the warehousing procedure, such goods may be: a) Removed in bond to another Customs warehouse; b) Re-warehoused in another Customs warehouse; or c) Undergo change of ownership. The last five digits of the Warehouse Number must be numeric and will be rejected if not. Export declarations will be rejected if the Warehouse Number is supplied as, for e.g. CTNSOS0001 as it should be CTNSOS00001. If goods are placed under the warehouse procedure specifically for re-exportation (E 42) such goods may not be re-warehoused. If such goods are no longer required for export, they may either be cleared for home use or one or other permissible procedure. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.45 To Warehouse/Consignee REPRESENTATION: To Warehouse Code WCO3 PATH: SET - Declaration.GoodsShipment.Warehouse. Role (000) = TWH MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.Warehouse.ID (L019) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 11 Description: Denotes the Customs client number allocated to a licensed operator of a Customs warehouse who has confirmed notice of intended receipt of imported uncleared goods. The number consists of a maximum of eleven (11) characters of which the first three (3) are alphabetic and indicate the Customs district office. The next two (2) or three (3) are alphabetic and indicate the type of warehouse, e.g. storage (OS) special storage (SOS), manufacturing (VM), etc. The next five (5) characters are numeric and reflect the number or the warehouse. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 49 CD1: Party Details > To-Warehouse Code
Rules & Usage: This field must be completed when goods are cleared for the warehouse procedure, as follows: a) Entry of uncleared imported goods for warehousing; b) Goods removed in bond to another Customs warehouse; c) Re-warehoused in another Customs warehouse; or d) Undergo change of ownership. If goods are placed under the warehouse procedure specifically for re-exportation (E 42) such goods may not be re-warehoused. If such goods are no longer required for export, they may either be cleared for home use or one or other permissible procedure. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.46 Owner Code [Due for release on a future date] REPRESENTATION: Owner TIN WCO3 PATH: In case of Import declaration SET GoodsDeclaration.Importer.RoleCode = ONR MAP to GoodsDeclaration.Importer.ID
Effective 17 December 2013 FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The Customs assigned trade code for the party taking ownership of bonded goods in a Customs warehouse. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 17A CD1: Party Details > Owner TIN
Rules & Usage: This field is mandatory for declarations with CPC combinations: E 41-40, E 41-41, E 41-44, E 43-41, E 43-42, and E 45-47. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.47 Processing Party REPRESENTATION: Processing Party TIN WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmnetAgencyGoodsItem.ID FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: The Customs client number for a licensee of processing premises (rebate registrant or user). Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 17B CD1: Consignment Line Details > Processing Party TIN
Rules & Usage: a) This field is mandatory for declarations submitted in respect of Procedure Category Codes J (Inward Processing) and K (Home Use Processing). b) Notwithstanding the location of this field at Line item level, the physical location will for the foreseeable future be assigned to Box 17B on the SAD 500. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.48 Remover Code REPRESENTATION: Carrier Identification WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.Carrier.ID (012) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: Denotes the Customs client number allocated to a licensed remover, being the company/person appointed to undertake the removal of bonded goods. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 59 (SAD502 Box 5) CD1: Party Details > Carrier TIN
Rules & Usage: IMPORTS: Where goods are entered for direct removal in bond by rail, sea or air, this data field must be left blank. The removal of goods in bond by a licensed remover is exempt in the following instances: a) In the case where the goods are removed by a foreign haulier which will not be licensed in South Africa. The Customs broker presenting the declaration will be responsible for the removal and therefore the clearing agent Customs client number, name and physical address should be declared in the remover Customs client number and name box. These consignments must always be moved under cover of some surety (consignor bond or provisional payment). Foreign hauliers will only be allowed to move goods in and out of SACU. This excludes removals between warehouses. b) In the case where the goods are removed to a bonded warehouse and the physical remover of the goods is the owner of either the warehouse from where or the warehouse to which the goods are removed, the Customs client number and name of the warehouse licensee must be declared
Effective 17 December 2013 in the remover box. In these cases the removal of the goods will be under cover of the bond lodged by the warehouse owner at the time of the licensing of the warehouse and the remover need not be licensed. c) If an unregistered/cancelled Remover is declared on a declaration the declaration will be outright rejected. EXPORTS: A Remover client number must be used where goods are removed in bond by road. A Remover Client number is required in the following instances: a) In the case of a clearance bearing CPC H 67 (XE), F 53 (XES), H 68 (ZE) or F 52 (ZES) and the goods are removed by road transport to the destination or place of exit, the Customs client number of the licensed remover responsible for the transportation of the goods must be inserted in this field. b) In the case of a declaration with a CPC of H 68 (ZE), F 52 (ZES) and the cargo is of locally produced excise goods, i.e. beer, fuel levy goods (petroleum products) and spirits (excluding wine, sorghum beer, sorghum powders and ciders), the goods are not required to be removed by a licensed remover, but surety will be applicable. c) In the case of a declaration with a CPC of H 67 (XE), F 53 (XES) and the cargo removed in bond is imported excise products, i.e. spirits, beer, fuel levy goods (Petroleum Products), wine, and tobacco products, the goods are to be removed by a Licensed Remover. A Subcontractor Remover Client number must be inserted in this data field in the event that such party undertakes liability for the movement of the consignment on behalf of the remover. The subcontractor must be a licensed remover with SARS. A Remover Client number is not required in the following cases: a) Where the goods are removed by a foreign haulier not licensed in South Africa. The Customs broker (clearing agent) presenting the declaration will be responsible for the removal and therefore the brokers Customs client number must also be declared in the remover client number field. Such consignments must always be moved under cover of a surety to be declared in the additional information box on the first item on the declaration. Foreign hauliers are only permitted to move goods to and from SACU. This excludes removals between Customs warehouses. b) Where the goods are moved in bond to a Customs warehouse and the physical remover of the goods is the owner of either the warehouse (i) from where, or (ii) the warehouse to which the goods are removed, the warehouse client number must be declared in the remover box. In these cases the removal of the goods guaranteed by the bond lodged by the warehouse owner. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.49 Transport Code REPRESENTATION: Transport Code WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.BorderTransportMeans.TypeCode (T010) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 2 Description: Denotes the mode of transport conveying the imported goods or goods to be exported. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 25. CD1: Transport and Routing > Transport Code
Rules & Usage: Required for all declarations. Permissible Transport Codes: Code Description 0 Transport mode not specified (Unknown - Other) 1 Maritime 2 Rail 3 Road 4 Air 5 Mail 6 Multimodal transport (Not used by SA) 7 Fixed transport installation (pipelines, power lines) 8 Inland water transport (Not used by SA) 9 Transport mode not applicable
Effective 17 December 2013 All export CPCs where the Mode of Transport is Rail (02); the Office of Exit must be equal to the District Office declared. If a CPC with Requested Procedure Code (RPC) F 51, F 52 or F 53 is used and the mode of transport is not 1, 2 or 4, the export declaration will be rejected. On all CPCs, if Transport Code = 1, 2, 3 or 4, The Transport Document Number and Transport Document Date must be supplied, else it will be rejected. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.50 Removal Transport Code REPRESENTATION: Removal Transport Code WCO3 PATH: IF Import - Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.DepartureTransportMeans.TypeCoded (T009) IF Export - Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.ArrivalTransportMeans.TypeCoded (T008) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 2 Description: Denotes the mode of inland transportation to be used to convey goods after arrival of imported goods, and delivery of export goods for departure from South Africa. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 26. CD1: Transport and Routing > Removal Transport Code
Rules & Usage: Applicable only to international imports and exports, but not cross border. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.51 Payment Method REPRESENTATION: Payment Method WCO3 PATH: Declaration.DutyTaxFee.Payment.MethodCode (107) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 1 Description: Denotes the declarants preferred payment method, for example, cash, deferment, VAT-only deferment. Offices where Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) has been deployed: a) Customs Statement of Account (CSA) implemented to provide a summary of all financial transactions processed against the traders account; b) SARS provides stakeholders with a unique 19 digit Payment Reference Number (PRN); c) Stakeholders using the PRN no longer need to present physical proof of payment to Customs to obtain release; and d) In case of insufficient available deferment balance, SARS converts the payment method to Cash and forwards a CUSRES 7 message to the declarant indicating a PRN. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 48B CD1: Financial Data > Payment Method
Rules & Usage: Payment codes must be reflected on international import declarations. The payment methods are: a) Free [F] Any original declaration or declaration amendment (including refund vouchers of correction) on which no duties or VAT is payable must be marked F. b) Cash [C] Any original declaration or amending declaration on which duties and/or VAT is payable and the clearer elects to pay the duty and/or VAT by cash, must be marked C. c) Defer [D] Any original declaration or amending declaration on which duties only, VAT only, or duty and VAT is payable, and the clearer elects to defer such amount(s) must be marked D. d) VAT Only Defer [V] Any original declaration or amending declaration on which duties and VAT are payable and the clearer elects to defer the VAT and pay the duty, must be marked V. Only [V] and [C] payment codes apply to cross border transactions. SARS WILL NOTIFY WHEN THE FOLLOWING CODES WILL BECOME APPLICABLE: a) Importer Deferment Account [I];
Effective 17 December 2013 b) c) d) e) Importer VAT-Only Deferment Account [T]; Refund Amendment (Refund to trader) [R]; Refund Amendment (Refund to trader's nominee) [J]; Reversal of declaration processed, where duties are billed but not yet paid. (Clearance Cancellation request) [Z]; f) Refund Amendment (Refund to Credit Deferment Account) [M] With the implementation of SAP the payment procedure is: a) For deferred payments of Customs declarations SARS will issue a PRN on the deferment holders statement of account. b) For cash payments of Customs declarations SAP will issue a PRN which will be conveyed to the stakeholder in the Free text field of a CUSRES 7 message. c) For other payments [provisional payments, rent notes, special and extra attendance, DA 490, etc.] the payment procedure remains as is no PRN is issued. Registration Number and Receive Date must be used for the payment process. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.52 VAT Registration No. REPRESENTATION: VAT Registration Number WCO3 PATH: SET - Declaration.GoodsShipment.AdditionalDocument.TypeCode (D006) = VAT MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment AdditionalDocument.ID (D005) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 10 Description: Denotes the importer/exporters VAT Registration number with SARS. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 8C/2C. CD1: Party Details > VAT Reg No.
Rules & Usage: Where an importer or exporter is eligible as a VAT registrant with SARS, the VAT Registration Number he/she receives upon registration must be utilised on all import and/or export Customs clearances. Where a VAT Registration number appears on an import or export declaration, the declarant must also insert the appropriate code in the VAT Indicator field. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.53 Transport Document No. REPRESENTATION: Transport Document Number WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportContractDocument.TypeCode (D024) = 704 (Master bill of lading) MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportContractDocument.ID (D023) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: Denotes the unique number of the master transport document, i.e. bill of lading, non-negotiable liner waybill, rail consignment note or air waybill. The transport document is usually a contract of carriage entered into between the carrier and importer/exporter and is normally issued as listed below: Mode of Transport Transport document Maritime (sea) Bill of Lading Rail Freight Transit Order Road Road Manifest Air Air Waybill Mail Foreign Parcel Advice Other Unknown The format for transport documents is set out below: a) Maritime: The transport document number must be declared in two (2) parts. The first part to reflect the Master Cargo Carrier Code (Four-digit Alpha Numeric Code) assigned by the Manifest Acquittal System to the entity who issued the Master/Ocean Bill of Lading or Non-Negotiable
Effective 17 December 2013 Liner Waybill or the appointed agent of the applicable entity in South Africa. The second part will reflect the number of the applicable transport document in terms of which the goods were transported to South Africa. The Master Cargo Carrier Codes can be found in the code table Cargo Carrier.csv on the SARS website: www.sars.gov.za. For example where the Master Cargo Carrier Code = ABCD and the Transport Document Number = 123456 the transport document numbers must be declared as ABCD123456. i) Where the Master Cargo Carrier Code is for example only three characters long, a space must be left after the last character of the mentioned code and must be declared as ABC 123456; ii) In the case of containerised cargo, the transport document number as well as the date of shipment can be obtained from the arrival notification; iii) Only one (1) master and one (1) house bill of lading can be entertained on a declaration; iv) If master and house transport documents are issued, the particulars of the master transport document must be reflected here; and v) If a bill of lading is not available, the particulars of the "Delivery Order" issued by the master of the vessel must be reflected in these fields. Air Freight: To facilitate the necessary routing of release information in respect of air cargo to the respective cargo handler, the transport document should be declared as follows. The first three digits to identify the airline should be in accordance with IATA resolution 600a, which should be followed by a hyphen and then the waybill number consisting of eight numeric numbers. The number should be declared continuous e.g. 083-36301171. The correctness of the eight digit numeric number must be validated according to the IATA modulus-7 validation rule which is applied as follows: i) The first string of seven (7) digits must be divided by 7 (36301177); ii) The eighth digit is the check digit which must be equal to the remainder of the above division (36301177); and iii) The following codes have been allocated to NON-IATA airlines: A) ZA1 - PNEOBUS APOLLO B) ZA2 - TAAG C) ZA3 - CONGO AIRLINES D) ZA4 - AIR FOYLE LIMITED E) ZA5 - AIR CHARTER ASIA F) ZA7 - Goods sold to travellers, the Transport Document Number must be declared as ZA7- followed by the relevant internal reference number iv) Only one (1) master and one (1) house air waybill can be entertained on a declaration. v) If master and house transport documents are issued, the particulars of the master transport document must be reflected here. vi) The format of the transport document in respect of goods to be released by NON-IATA airlines should however be in the same format: viz. NON-IATA airline code, followed by a hyphen and then the waybill number. The number should also be declared continuous e.g. ZA1-12345678. vii) On Transport Document Number, for Air, the check digit will be validated for correctness. If found to be invalid the transaction will be rejected. If goods declared as 'Stores', and no transport document is available, then the order number and date must be supplied.
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Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A13 - Country Codes (UNLOCODE) Location: SAD Box A2 CD1: Transport and Routing > Transport Document Number
Rules & Usage: Required for Sea, Air, Rail and Road modes of transportation for all EDI import, exports and cross border transactions. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.54 Transport Document Issue Date REPRESENTATION: Transport Document Date WCO3 PATH: Find (Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportContractDocument.TypeCode (D024) = 704) MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportContractDocument.IssueDateTime (D020)
Effective 17 December 2013 WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: Denotes the date of the transport document, i.e. bill of lading, non-negotiable liner waybill, rail consignment note or air waybill. a) Non-containerised goods shall be the date of the bill of lading, air waybill, consignment note or such other document as the Commissioner may require; b) Containerised goods shall be the date on which the container is taken on board ship as endorsed on the bill of lading or arrival notification or, if imported otherwise than by sea, the date of the air waybill, or consignment note. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box A2 CD1: Transport and Routing > Transport Document Issue Date
Rules & Usage: Required for Sea, Air, Rail and Road modes of transportation for all EDI import, exports and cross border transactions. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.55 Transport Document Issued At REPRESENTATION: Transport Document Issued At WCO3 PATH: Find (Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportContractDocument.TypeCode (D024) = 704) MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportContractDocument.IssueLocation (D021) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 5 Description: Denotes the place where the master transport document was issued. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A13 Country Codes Location: SAD Box A2 CD1: Transport and Routing > Transport Document Issued At
Rules & Usage: Required for Sea, Air, Rail and Road modes of transportation for all EDI import, exports and cross border transactions. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.56 Transport Name REPRESENTATION: Transport Name WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.BorderTransportMeans.Name/Value (T005) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: Denotes name of a vessel, or road vehicle. a) Maritime Transport [Imports only] - The ship name must be declared in three (3) parts: i) The first part to reflect the Carrier Code (Four-digit Alpha Numeric Code) assigned by the Manifest Acquittal System to the entity operating the deep sea vessel (the principal carrier) that bring the cargo to South Africa. ii) The second part will reflect the applicable vessels radio call sign (Nine-Digit Alpha Numeric Code). iii) The third part will be the name of the applicable vessel. b) Road Transport - Characters 1 - 10 must contain the load carrying vehicle or horse registration number, characters 11 - 20 the first trailer registration number and characters 21 - 30 must contain the second trailer registration number. Should any one (1) of these registration numbers not be required for a particular entry that registration number must be space-filled.
Effective 17 December 2013 Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 18. CD1: Transport and Routing > Transport Name
Rules & Usage: Required on all declarations where the Transport Code = 1 or 3. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.57 Voyage/Flight No. REPRESENTATION: Voyage/Flight No. WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.BorderTransportMeans.JourneyID (149) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 17 Description: Denotes the flight number and date, or the ship name and voyage number must be entered here if the goods were transported by air or sea, respectively. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 18. CD1: Transport and Routing > Voyage/Flight No.
Rules & Usage: Required on all declarations where the Transport Code = 1 or 4. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.58 Departure Date/Flight Date REPRESENTATION: Departure Date WCO3PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.BorderTransportMeans.DepartureDateTime (156) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: Denotes the arrival date for a flight. Must be inserted in the following format CCYYMMDD. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 18 CD1: Transport and Routing > Departure Date
Rules & Usage: Required for declarations where the Transport Code = 4. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT
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2.1.59 Date Of Arrival REPRESENTATION: Date of Arrival WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.UnloadingLocation.ArrivalDateTime (173) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: Denotes the arrival date for means of transport other than air in the following format CCYYMMDD. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 18. CD1: Transport and Routing > Date of Arrival
Rules & Usage: Required on import declarations where the Transport Code = 1 or 3. Not applicable to international export and export cross border transactions.
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2.1.60 House Waybill No. REPRESENTATION: House Waybill No. WCO3 PATH: SET - Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportContractDocument.TypeCode (D024) 703 (House waybill) MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportContractDocument.ID (D023) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: Denotes the unique reference for a house bill of lading or house air waybill. Operations Ref: None Location: Box House Waybill Number SAD 507 CD1: Transport and Routing > House Waybill No
Rules & Usage: Required in all instances where an international import consignment being declared is covered by a house bill of lading or house air waybill - for declaration and advanced cargo report (manifest) matching, acquittal and cargo release purposes. Not required for cross border transactions. If master and house transport documents are issued, the particulars of the house transport document must be entered in this box of the first item only. To ensure a proper link to the applicable manifest in respect of sea freight the house bill of lading or house air waybill number declared must be in the under mentioned format: a) The number must be declared in two (2) parts. The first part to reflect the cargo carrier code (eight-digit alpha numeric code) assigned by the Automated Cargo Management (ACM) system to the entity who issued the house bill of lading e.g. the groupage operator or his/her appointed agent in South Africa. The second part will reflect the actual number of the transport document. The cargo carrier codes can be found in the code tables CargoCarrierAir.csvand CargoCarrierSea.csv on the SARS website: www.sars.gov.za. b) For example where the cargo carrier code = ZZZ00001 and the transport document number = 123456 the house bill of lading or air waybill number must be declared as follows: ZZZ00001123456. c) Where the cargo carrier code registered is the Customs client number allocated to the applicable entity and the number is for example only six (6) characters long, the number must be declared with trailing spaces as follows: 123456 ______. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.61 House Waybill Date REPRESENTATION: House Waybill Date WCO3 PATH: FIND (Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportContractDocument.TypeCode (D024) = 703) MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportContractDocument.IssueDateTime (D020) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: A 8 Description: Denotes the date of issue of a house waybill in the following format CCYYMMDD. Operations Ref: None Location: Box House Waybill Number SAD 507 CD1: Transport and Routing > House Waybill Date
Rules & Usage: Required in all instances where the consignment being declared is covered by a house bill of lading or house airway bill. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT
Effective 17 December 2013 2.1.62 Total No. Of Packages REPRESENTATION: Total Number of Packages WCO3 PATH: Declaration.TotalPackageQuantity/Value (146) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: Denotes the total number of packages for the consignment being declared. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 31B CD1: Packages and Description of Goods > Total No. of Packages
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2.1.63 Total Gross Mass Of Consignment REPRESENTATION: Total Gross Mass WCO3 PATH: Declaration.TotalGrossMassMeasure/Value (131) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: Denotes the total gross weight in kilograms (kg) of the consignment. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 35. CD1: Packages and Description of Goods > Total Gross Mass
Rules & Usage: Required for all declarations including all export declarations. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT
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2.1.64 Depot/Terminal Code REPRESENTATION: Location of Goods WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.GoodsLocation.ID (L017) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 2 Description: Denotes the unique code for all Customs temporary storage areas, e.g. depots, terminals, transit sheds, off airport de-grouping facilities. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A8 Facilities Code List Location: SAD Box 30. CD1: Transport and Routing > Location of Goods
Rules & Usage: Maritime (sea) and air transport: the code of the depot, terminal, transit shed or off airport de-grouping facility from which the consignment/container will be delivered to the importer or consignee must be indicated in this field to enable Customs to transmit an electronic release/detention message to the applicable release authority. In the case of overstayed un-cleared deep sea containers, which are diverted from a terminal to a depot, the code of the nominated depot from which the container will subsequently be delivered to the importer or be removed in-bond/in-transit must be reflected on the declaration or amendment. It is SARS intention to introduce this requirement for the export process in the future. The depot code used on the declaration must be valid for either the district office or port of exit, in accordance with Facilities Codes SC-CF-04-A08, else the declaration will be rejected. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT
Effective 17 December 2013 2.1.65 Marks, Numbers & Description Of Packages REPRESENTATION: Marks & Numbers of Packages WCO3 PATH: Declaration.Packaging.MarksNumbers (142) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 350 Description: Denotes the shipping marks of the consignment as described on the transport document. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 31A CD1: Packages and Description of Goods > Marks & Numbers of Packages
Rules & Usage: Used for international import clearances only. a) FCL containers - only the container number and the number of packages need to be reflected. b) LCL containers - the full marks and numbers of the consignment must be reflected. c) Elsewhere the marks and numbers contained in the transport document or packing list covering the consignment, should be inserted. d) To facilitate release of the goods the progressive number (Pro-number), allocated to the consignment by Transnet Freight Rail, must also be reflected in this field. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.66 Part Clearance Quantity REPRESENTATION: Part Clearance Quantity WCO3 PATH: Declaration.LoadingListQuantity/Value (013) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 5 Description: Describes the number clearances for the consignment. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 31A CD1: Consignment Details > Part Clearance Quantity
Rules & Usage: Must be entered as total number of declarations for consignment. a) If a consignment consisting of more than one (1) package is cleared on two (2) or more declarations, this fact must be stated by endorsing each declaration as follows: i) First declaration of 3 - 2 packages of 5; ii) Second declaration of 3 - 1 packages of 5; and iii) Third declaration of 3 - 2 packages of 5. b) If a single package is involved, reference to part of one (1) must be made opposite the number of declarations involved: i) First declaration of 2 - part of 1 package; and ii) Second declaration of 2 - part of 1 package. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.67 Message Sender REPRESENTATION: Message Sender WCO3 PATH: Declaration.Submitter.Communication.ID (240) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 8 Description: The message sender field will contain the three (3) character code as specified on the DA185.4A6, if it was requested, for cases where dual registrations on the EDI gateway are required. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Not Applicable.
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Effective 17 December 2013 Rules & Usage: Required for all declarations. NORM INCOMP PROV ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE
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2.1.68 Unique Consignment Reference REPRESENTATION: UCR WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.UCR.ID (016) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: EXPORTS: Specifies the unique reference number assigned by the exporter or his/her broker for a full consignment agreed to between the exporter and foreign buyer. IMPORTS: This data field will in the future be required where South Africa has mutual assistance agreements in place with other countries on the application and exchange of the UCR. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A13 - Country Codes (UNLOCODE) Location: SAD Box 28. CD1: Financial Data > UCR
Rules & Usage: The UCR number is used to control the receipt of export proceeds as well as a mechanism for Customs to trace the auditability of an export consignment. It is a mandatory field that has the following characteristics: a) A minimum length of twelve (12) and a maximum length of 35 characters; b) The first character is reserved for the last digit of the calendar year in which the export took place - e.g., if the exports took place in 2013, the first character will be reflected as a 3; c) The next two (2) characters are reserved for the UNLOCODE of the country from where the exports originated; d) The next eight (8) characters is reserved for the Customs client number as allocated by SARS; e) The last 24 characters must reflect the unique reference number of the document generated by the company that will link the export proceeds to the export consignment - it may be an invoice, consignment or order number and may be between one (1) and 24 characters in length; f) Should a consignment or transaction be delivered to a foreign consignee in more than one (1) stage, the UCR must be exactly the same for each subsequent clearance; g) It must be utilised for BLNS and international export transactions. h) SARB validation rules: i) Digit 1 must be 0-9 ii) Digit 2-3 must be ZA iii) Digit 4-11 must be a valid Customs client number iv) Digit 12+ must consist of characters: A) 0-9 B) A to Z C) Allowable special characters are /, -, ., #, * NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.69 Credit Terms REPRESENTATION: Credit Terms *DMR WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.CustomsValuation.PaymentTermsCode (301) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: Denotes the period between the date of shipment and the anticipated date for the receipt of outstanding payments. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 28. CD1: Financial Data > Credit Terms
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Effective 17 December 2013 Rules & Usage: Three (3) options are available: a) ADV in instances where a full advancement has been made for the total export. The total export might span more than one (1) export clearance depending on the terms arranged between the exporter and his/her overseas client. b) 001 to 999 The exporter must provide the number of days between the date of shipment and the anticipated date for the receipt of outstanding payments. The Transaction Value must be greater than 0. c) NEP Where goods are exported and no exchange of money or proceeds is applicable NEP must be inserted in this field. The Transaction Value must be 0. d) Credit Terms/Transaction Value validations must be the same for Transaction Types 1 and 4 declarations as for Transaction Type 9 validations. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.70 Deferment Number/Financial Account Number (FAN) REPRESENTATION: Financial Account No. WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementTypeCode (369) = ABU (Deferred payment termed additional) SET Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementCode (226) = DAR MAP to Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementDescription/Value (225) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 10 Description: Denotes the nominated trader ID (Customs client number) whose deferment account the declarant wishes to utilise for payment of duties and taxes, or otherwise for deposit of duty refunds. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 48A CD1:
Rules & Usage: a) Either the brokers or importers TIN can be referenced in this field. b) Required for declarations where either a remittance or refund claim is involved. c) If a FAN is not declared on an amended Customs declaration on which duty and/or VAT is to be refunded to the trader the declaration will be outright rejected. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.71 Declarant Internal Reference Number REPRESENTATION: Declarant Internal Reference Number WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.UCR.TraderAssignedReferenceID (009) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: Data field for declarants own use. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 7 CD1: Financial Data > Declarant Internal Reference No.
Rules & Usage: As required by declarant. NORM INCOMP PROV ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE
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2.1.72 Transaction Bank Code REPRESENTATION: Bank Code WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementTypeCode (369) = AFX (Banking arrangements) SET Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementCode (226) = TBR (Declarant Internal Reference
Effective 17 December 2013 Number) MAP to Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementDescription/Value (225) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: Denotes the code for the local commercial bank brokering foreign exchange between the exporter and foreign buyer. This code is an Authorised Dealer code allocated to banks by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for reporting transactions involving cross-border foreign exchange monetary flows to the SARB. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A17 Authorised Dealers Location: SAD Box 28. CD1: Financial Data > Bank Code
Rules & Usage: Required for import and export declarations. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL
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2.1.73 VAT Indicator REPRESENTATION: VAT Indicator WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementTypeCode (369) = TXD (Tax declaration) SET Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementCode (226) = VIR (VAT Indicator) MAP to Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementDescription/Value (225) [225/369 = TXD, tax declaration/226 = VIR, VAT indicator] FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 1 Description: Denotes the importer/exporters intention to include transaction as an input to his/her VAT 201 return. The VAT Indicator is expressed as follows Y = Yes, the consignment will be included as input to VAT201. N = No, the consignment will not be included as input to VAT201. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 28. CD1: Financial Data > VAT Indicator
Rules & Usage: This field is mandatory if the VAT Registration No. is present. In simple terms only a BLNS VAT registrant may apply Y in this field. For all other traders, N must be inserted in this field. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.1.74 Case Number REPRESENTATION: Case No. WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementTypeCode (369) = AAE (Rate additional information) SET Declaration.StatementCode (226) = CAI (Change Acknowledgement Indicator) SET Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementDescription/Code = EN MAP to Declaration.StatementDescription/Value (225) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: Refers to the reference assigned by the BLNS Customs system to a Customs case (document or physical intervention). Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box For Official Use CD1: Declaration Type > Case No.
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Effective 17 December 2013 Rules & Usage: This field will be applied by the Customs system to a CUSRES. Any amendment, cancellation or replacement clearance lodged in respect of an outstanding Customs case must reflect the case number. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER EXPORT ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT 2.1.75 Change Acknowledgement Indicator REPRESENTATION: Change Acknowledgement Indicator WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.AdditionalInformation.StatementTypeCode (369) = AAE (Rate additional information) SET Declaration.StatementCode (226) = CAI (Change Acknowledgement Indicator) MAP to Declaration.StatementDescription/Value (225) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: Denotes the declarants confirmation of acceptance of Customs decision according to defined criteria, as follows a) 1 = accepted. b) 2 = conditionally accepted (with dispute, agree on duties and taxes but not on penalties). c) 3 = conditionally accepted (with dispute but requires release, sureties to be lodged). d) 4 = Rejected. Operations Ref: None Location: For Official Use Box CD1: Declaration Type > Change Acknowledgement Indicator
Rules & Usage: a) Required for amendment and cancellation declarations which are subject to the outcome of an inspection report. b) An amendment declaration requested by BLNS must reflect the Case No. and the Change Acknowledgement Indicator information. c) If an amendment, replacement or cancellation is triggered by a trader on his/her own volition, then this field must not be supplied. d) The Change Acknowledge Indicator must not be supplied on Transaction Type 9 (Original), thus, because it is an alphanumeric field, no value must be supplied. If for example 0 is supplied the declaration will be rejected. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER EXPORT ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT 2.1.76 Version Number [Due for release on a future date] REPRESENTATION: Version No. WCO3 PATH: GoodsDeclaration.VersionID FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 8 Description: A sequential numerical reference assigned by the BLNS system to a new iteration of an original clearance, accepted by BLNS Customs. Operations Ref: None Location: Not applicable for SAD CD1: Declaration Type > Version No.
Rules & Usage: a) Required for on all iterations of an original declaration. b) The version of an original will always be 0. c) BLNS system will assign this on the Customs response to an original declaration and any subsequent iteration thereafter. d) Declarants, when preparing an amendment or cancellation clearance, must in all instances use the version no. of the Customs response to the previous submission. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT
2.2 Container Details

2.2.1 Container Number REPRESENTATION: Container Number WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportEquipment.ID (159) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 17 Description: Denotes the number of ISO container conveying the goods. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 31C CD1: Container Details > Container No
Rules & Usage: In the case of containerised cargo, the complete container number, including the alpha prefix and check digit or alpha end-characters must be reflected. The correctness of container numbers will be validated according to the prescribed ISO container number validations. Details of the ISO container number check are as follows: a) The container number consists of eleven (11) characters. b) The fourth character must be a U. c) The eleventh character is the check digit. Characters 1-10 are used to determine the check digit and this is done as follows: i) Characters 1-4 (alpha) are given values starting with A as 10, ending with Z as 38; ii) Numbers 11; 22 and 33 are omitted, as they are dividable by eleven (11); iii) The numeric characters 5-10 retain their values; iv) For example HARU2103757 becomes 18-10-29-32-2-1-0-3-7-5; and v) Each of the first ten (10) characters is multiplied by the power of two (2) related to their position and each sum is added to a total, for example: 18 * 1 = 18 10 * 2 = 20 29 * 4 = 116 32 * 8 = 256 2 * 16 = 32 1 * 32 = 32 0 * 64 = 0 P * 128 = 384 7 * 256 = 1 792 5 * 512 = 2 560 * Total = 5 210 5210 11 = 473.7 d) The remainder, 7, is the check digit. In the event of the remainder being 10 the check digit is 0. e) In the event of a container being cleared which consists of a non-ISO container number the prefix NONU followed by a hyphen and then the non-ISO container number, for example NONU-AAAA1234567. f) If the space for the container numbers is insufficient, the information may be supplied on the SAD 507. g) This box must be left blank on the SAD 501 continuation sheets. h) This field must only be completed in respect of direct import clearances CPCs A 10, 11, 12 and export clearances. i) This field must be applied in respect of EDI imports and exports where the goods are containerised. j) The declaration system will reject any duplicate NONU container numbers declared for export. This will require the exporter to declare the correct unique number that follows the NONU abbreviation. k) If a container number is declared in terms of the ISO container validations, the container number must consist of eleven (11) digits; else the declaration will be outright rejected. l) On imports and exports, if no container number is supplied, there must also be no full/empty indicator and/or seal number1/2 present, else it will be rejected.
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2.2.2 Full/Empty Indicator REPRESENTATION: Cargo Status WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportEquipment.FullnessCode (154) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: Denotes the status of containerised cargo. P = Empty, P = Full (FCL Groupage), 7 = Full, mixed consignment (LCL), 8 = Full, single consignment (FCL) Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 31B CD1: Container Details > Cargo Status
Rules & Usage: This field must be completed if a Container Number is present. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT
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2.2.3 Seal Number REPRESENTATION: Seal Number WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Consignment.TransportEquipment.SealID (165) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 10 Description: Denotes the seal number. Two (2) seal numbers per container are catered for. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 31B CD1: Container Details > Seal No.1/2
Rules & Usage: This field must be completed if a Container Number is present. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT
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2.3 Invoice detail

2.3.1 Invoice Number REPRESENTATION: Invoice No. WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Invoice.ID (D016) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: Denotes the number of a commercial invoice. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 13A CD1: Invoice No./Invoice No.
Rules & Usage: a) Required for all import declarations except cancellation. Currently not required for export clearances. b) In instances where no invoice is available, the declarant must insert: NO INVOICE NUMBER in this field. c) Invoice details comprise data fields which are relevant to the consignment, being the information appearing on the foreign suppliers invoice.
Effective 17 December 2013 d) This information is important for declaration of the correct or most appropriate tariff. e) It also defines the amount required for customs value and duty assessment purposes. f) The SARB also requires this information for foreign exchange purposes. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.3.2 Invoice Date REPRESENTATION: Invoice Date WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.Invoice.IssueDateTime (D015) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 8 Description: Denotes the date of a commercial invoice. Must be expressed in the following format CCYYMMDD. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 13A CD1: Invoice No. > Invoice Date
Rules & Usage: Required for all import declarations except cancellation. Currently not required for export clearances. In instances where no invoice is available and the declarant inserts NO INVOICE NUMBER in the Invoice field, this field must then be left blank. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT
2.4 Line details

2.4.1 Line Number REPRESENTATION: Line No. WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.SequenceNumeric (006) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 4 Description: Denotes the line item number for a clearance declaration. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 32. CD1: Consignment Line Details > Line No.
Rules & Usage: a) Required for all declarations except cancellation clearances. b) Line numbers must run consecutively. c) Refer to Amendments, Cancellations and Replacement clearances for further details. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.2 Country Of Origin REPRESENTATION: Country of Origin WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.Origin.CountryCode (063) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: Denotes the origin of the goods being declared. The country of origin is not necessarily the same as the country of export. When it is not possible to establish the country of origin the general country code ZN must be used. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A13 Country Codes (UNLOCODE) Location: SAD Box 34. CD1: Consignment Line Details > Country of Origin
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Effective 17 December 2013 Rules & Usage: Required for all declarations except cancellation clearances. With regards to BLNS goods for export: when clearing goods of origin Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia or Swaziland, such goods must be declared as if such goods are of imported origin. Therefore, for example, while the CPC combination H 60-00 covers both goods of EIG and ELG, declarants must declare BLNS goods and South African goods on separate clearances. The declaration system will reject all SADC certificates if the country of origin on the export declaration is not reflected as ZA. The country of origin on export CPCs is validated according to the CPC rules. ZE and ZES related CPCs will only allow the country of origin to be ZA. XE and XES related CPCs will only allow imported goods on the declaration. The declaration system will reject an amended export Customs declaration if the country of destination is amended and there is a rules of origin certificate declared on the original transaction. CPC J 83-80 will only allow inward processing compensating products. All declarations with a country of origin reflected as ZA will be rejected. Declarations subject to compliance with SADC certificates will be rejected where the country of origin is not ZA. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.3 Previous Procedure MRN REPRESENTATION: Previous Procedure MRN WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.PreviousDocument.TypeCode (D019) = 998 (Previous Customs document/message) MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.PreviousDocument.ID (D018) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 35 Description: Denotes the movement reference number of the previous clearance and must appear in the following format and sequence: Office Of Entry (AN3) Date (CCYYMMDD) (N8) Number (N7) Examples of a Previous Procedure MRN are: a) National transit MRN; and b) Warehouse clearance MRN Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 40 CD1: Warehousing Particulars > Previous Procedure MRN
Rules & Usage: a) The field must be completed at line level in all instances where a previous procedure was utilised for the same consignment. b) When an MRN is declared for exports, it must be a valid MRN, if not, the declaration will be rejected. The validation includes CCYYMM and the day. c) Previous Procedure MRN where supplied must be valid on all CPCs, also on amended Customs declarations, else it will be rejected. d) Refer to Amendments, Cancellations and Replacement clearances for further details. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.4 Warehousing MRN Line No. REPRESENTATION: Previous Procedure MRN Line No. WCO3 PATH: Find Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.PreviousDocument.TypeCode (D019) = 998 MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.PreviousDocument.Item (171) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 4 Description: Denotes the line number of the warehouse clearance against which the declaration is being lodged.
Effective 17 December 2013 Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 40. CD1: Warehousing Particulars > Previous Procedure MRN Line No.
Rules & Usage: Used in conjunction only with transaction types 4, 5 and 9 the field must be completed at line level in all instances where a previous procedure was utilised for the same consignment. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER EXPORT ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT 2.4.5 Tariff Code REPRESENTATION: Commodity Classification Code WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.Commodity.Classification.IdentificationTypeCode (337) = SRZ MAP to GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.Commodity.Classification.ID (145) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 9 Description: Denotes the Harmonised System Nomenclature tariff subheading applicable to the goods declared for each line of a Customs clearance. Until implementation of the new Customs Tariff check digits must be inserted. Operations Ref: South African Customs Tariff Code Schedule 1 Location: SAD Box 33A CD1: Consignment Line Details > Commodity Classification Code
Rules & Usage: a) Required for all declarations except cancellation clearances. b) Personal or household effects Tariff subheadings 99.99.99.90(1) and 99.99(8) respectively must be used in lieu of tariff headings. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.6 Trade Agreement REPRESENTATION: Trade Agreement WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.AdditionalInformation.StatementTypeCode (369) = AAF (Rate additional information) SET Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.AdditionalInformation.StatementCode (226) = TMZ (Trade agreement) MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.AdditionalInformation.StatementDescription/Value (225) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 11 Description: Denotes the old Malawi and Southern Rhodesia trade agreement. These trade agreements do not form part of the Customs tariff. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 44. CD1: Consignment Line Details > Trade Agreement
Rules & Usage: Where goods are cleared under a reduced rate of duty in terms of the trade agreement between South Africa and Zimbabwe, the relevant Customs Tariff Code and subheading number, appearing in Column II, E.G. 6104.00 (A), and designation of goods, if any appearing in Column III, e.g. (A)(1)(a), must be inserted in this box. However, if goods are cleared in terms of the South Africa/Malawi Trade Agreement the only particulars to be inserted in this box is the four-digit tariff heading, e.g. 61.04. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT
Effective 17 December 2013 2.4.7 Quantity-1 (Statistical Quantity) REPRESENTATION: Supplementary Quantity 1 WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.GoodsMeasure.TariffQuantity/Value (130) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 11 Description: Denotes the quantity of the goods in the unit as required by Customs for tariff, for statistical purposes. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A2 Supplementary Unit Codes SC-CF-04-A4 Other Quantities Countable Location: SAD Box 41. CD1: Consignment Line Details > Supplementary Quantity 1
Rules & Usage: The quantities required in terms of the relative tariff heading/rebate item, must be entered here [always reflected to two (2) decimals]. These quantities must be reflected in the units specified in the tariff. Required for all declarations. If the statistical quantity declared for imported motor vehicles on line level is greater the 1.00 NO, the declaration will be outright rejected. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.8 Code-1 REPRESENTATION: Supplementary Code 1 WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.GoodsMeasure.TariffQuantity/Unit (130) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 2 Description: Denotes the unit of measure for Quantity 1. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A2 Supplementary Unit Codes SC-CF-04-A4 Other Quantities Countable Location: SAD Box 41B CD1: Consignment Line Details > Code 1
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2.4.9 Quantity-2 (Duty Calculation) REPRESENTATION: Supplementary Quantity 2 WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.GoodsMeasure.TariffQuantity.Value (130) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 11 Description: Denotes the Quantity of the goods in the unit as required by Customs for tariff, for duty calculation purposes. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A2 Supplementary Unit Codes SC-CF-04-A4 Other Quantities Countable Location: SAD Box 41C Rules & Usage: Required for all declarations.
CD1: Consignment Line Details > Supplementary Quantity 2
Effective 17 December 2013 The quantities required in terms of the relative tariff heading/rebate item, must be entered here [always reflected to two (2) decimals]. These quantities must be reflected in the units specified in the tariff. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.10 Code-2 REPRESENTATION: Supplementary Code 2 WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.GoodsMeasure.TariffQuantity.UnitCode (130) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 2 Description: Denotes the unit of measure for Quantity 2. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A2 Supplementary Unit Codes SC-CF-04-A4 Other Quantities Countable Location: SAD Box 41D. CD1: Consignment Line Details > Code 2
Rules & Usage: Required for all declarations. The quantities required in terms of the relative tariff heading/rebate item, must be entered here [always reflected to two (2) decimals]. These quantities must be reflected in the units specified in the tariff. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.11 Quantity 3 (Classification) REPRESENTATION: Supplementary Quantity 3 WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.GoodsMeasure.TariffQuantity.Value (130) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 11 Description: Denotes the Quantity of the goods in the unit as required by Customs for tariff, for classification purposes. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A2 Supplementary Unit Codes SC-CF-04-A4 Other Quantities Countable Location: SAD Box 41E. CD1: Consignment Line Details > Supplementary Quantity 3
Rules & Usage: Required for all declarations. The quantities required in terms of the relative tariff heading/rebate item, must be entered here (always reflected to two decimals). These quantities must be reflected in the units specified in the tariff. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.12 Code-3 REPRESENTATION: Supplementary Code 3 WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.GoodsMeasure.TariffQuantity.UnitCode (130) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 2 Description: Denotes the unit of measure for Quantity 3.
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Effective 17 December 2013 Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A2 Supplementary Unit Codes SC-CF-04-A4 Other Quantities Countable Location: SAD Box 41F. CD1: Consignment Line Details > Code 3
Rules & Usage: Required for all declarations. The quantities required in terms of the relative tariff heading/rebate item, must be entered here [always reflected to two (2) decimals]. These quantities must be reflected in the units specified in the tariff. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.13 Quantity- 4 (Countable Quantity) REPRESENTATION: Countable Quantity Code WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.Packaging.QuantityQuantity (144) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 11 Description: Denotes the quantity of the goods in the unit as required by warehouse purposes. All clearances with CPC combinations E 40(WH), E 42 (WE), A 11-40/41/44(XDP), E 44(XRW), E 43(XIB), A 13-40/41/44; A 15-40/41/44; A 15-40/41/44; J 80-40/41/44(XGR), and A 10-40/41/44(XOL). Irrespective of the quantities and codes declared in Box 41 Supplementary Units, the countable quantity should always be declared. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A2 Supplementary Unit Codes SC-CF-04-A4 Other Quantities Countable Location: SAD Box 45. CD1: Consignment Line Details > Countable Quantity
Rules & Usage: This data field is to declare a quantity specifically for stock taking purposes. E.g. textiles where the statistical quantity required is kilograms (KG) and a classification quantity required is area in square meters (SM). The wholesale packaging of textile fabric will most probably be rolls and therefore the amount of rolls must be declared in this field with the applicable countable quantity code of RO. The provision in terms of Section 20(6) which clearly indicate that goods packed for retail sale shall not be entered for storage in a storage warehouse unless they are packed in outer containers normally used in the wholesale trade in respect of such goods still apply. In these cases the countable quantity will be the outer containers normally used in the wholesale trade. Required for all warehouse and ex warehouse declarations. From 10 June 2011, the amount must no longer reflect decimals. Where in the case of an amendment on a declaration passed prior to 10 June 2011 and the countable quantity reflected decimals, such amendment must reflect this data field without decimals. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.14 Code-4 REPRESENTATION: Countable Quantity Code WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.Packaging.TypeCode (141) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 2 Description: Denotes the unit of measure for Quantity 4. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A2 Supplementary Unit Codes SC-CF-04-A4 Other Quantities Countable
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Effective 17 December 2013 Location: SAD Box 45.
CD1: Consignment Line Details > Countable Quantity Code
Rules & Usage: Refer to usage in paragraph 2.4.13 Countable Quantity, above. Required for all warehouse and ex warehouse declarations. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.15 Customs Value REPRESENTATION: Customs Value WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.CustomsValueAmount/Value (108) WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 12 Description: IMPORTS: Denotes the value for Customs purposes calculated in terms Section 65(1) read with Section 66 adjusted in terms of Section 67. Only a full Rand value must be entered and 50 cents is considered to be less than half of a Rand. The minimum value is R1. EXPORTS: Denotes the value to be entered in this field is defined in Section 72 and must be reflected to the nearest Rand. If the value is less than R1 such value shall be calculated as R1. For values in excess of R1 fractions up to 50 cent is considered to be less than half of a Rand and must be rounded off to the lower amount. Fractions of R1 in excess of 50 cent are regarded as a full Rand. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 42 CD1: Consignment Line Details > Customs Value
Rules & Usage: a) Customs value must always be expressed in South African Rand, no cents. In other words no decimals. b) Cost of Repair. This concept is applicable when declaring goods under procedure measure item 409.04. The additional information code COR was withdrawn from use with Release 1 (2010.11.01). The requirement when declaring cost of repair is as follows: i) Customs Value field = value of goods temporarily exported; and ii) Actual Price field = cost of repair. iii) Example: A) Machine imported from UK. Value = R5400. B) Machine breaks down sent for repair to supplier I) Ocean freight and costs for delivery of machine to manufacturer in UK = R700. II) Repair costs in UK = R500. III) Repairers profit = R100 C) Machine repaired and returned to South Africa Costs, charges and expenses incidental to delivery of the machine to the fob valuation point for export to South Africa = R200 D) Clearance for re-importation must therefore reflect the following details: I) Customs Value field = R5400. II) Actual Price field = R1500. c) Intellectual Value. The additional information code INT was withdrawn for Release 1 (2010.11.01).The requirement when declaring intellectual value is as follows: i) Only applicable to import clearances; ii) Intellectual Value is only applicable to the clearance of good classified within Tariff 8523; iii) Customs Value field = cost of the carrier medium; and iv) Actual Price field = cost of the carrier medium plus intellectual value. v) Example 1: A) Recorded computer programmes = R4920 B) Value split as follows: I) Intellectual value = R4500 II) Value of carrier medium = R420 C) Therefore:
Effective 17 December 2013 I) Customs value field = R420 and II) Actual Price field = R4500. vi) Example 2: A) Recorded computer programmes = R5150 B) Customs value = R5150 C) The requirement that the value of the carrier medium must be clearly distinguished from the data or instruction (intellectual value) was not compiled with. Therefore the full invoiced price will form the basis for calculation of the Customs value. vii) Example 3: A) Recorded computer games = R6720 B) Value split as follows: I) Intellectual Value = R6200 II) Value of carrier medium = R520 C) Therefore: I) Customs value field = R 520 II) Actual Price field = R6720 d) Except in the instances below, the Customs/Excise value and the actual price on import declarations must be equal, else the declaration will be rejected: i) Where the CPC is I 77-20/60/68/75 or I 78-76; ii) Any CPC where the tariff classification is 8523; iii) Any CPC where the actual price is zero (0); or iv) Any CPC, where a VDN is declared, the actual price and Customs value may differ. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.16 Actual Price REPRESENTATION: Actual Price WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.StatisticalValueAmount/Value (114) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: N 12 Description: Denotes the amount required for actual price as defined in Rule 38.05 (b). The actual price must be entered to the nearest Rand. If the goods are supplied free of charge NC must be entered in this field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 46. CD1: Consignment Line Details > Actual Price
Rules & Usage: a) Customs value must always be expressed in South African Rand, no cents. In other words no decimals. b) Cost of Repair. This concept is applicable when declaring goods under procedure measure item 409.04. The requirement when declaring cost of repair is as follows: i) Customs Value field = value of goods temporarily exported; and ii) Actual Price field = cost of repair. iii) Example: A) Machine imported from UK. Value = R5400. B) Machine breaks down sent for repair to supplier I) Ocean freight and costs for delivery of machine to manufacturer in UK = R700. II) Repair costs in UK = R500 III) Repairers profit = R100 C) Machine repaired and returned to South Africa Costs, charges and expenses incidental to delivery of the machine to the fob valuation point for export to South Africa = R200 D) Clearance for re-importation must therefore reflect the following details: I) Customs Value field = R5400 II) Actual Price field = R1500 c) Intellectual Value The requirement when declaring intellectual value is as follows: i) Only applicable to import clearances;
Effective 17 December 2013 Intellectual Value is only applicable to the clearance of good classified within Tariff 8523; Customs Value field = cost of the carrier medium; and Actual Price field = cost of the carrier medium plus intellectual value. Example 1: A) Recorded computer programmes = R4920 B) Value split as follows: I) Intellectual value = R4500 II) Value of carrier medium = R420 C) Therefore: I) Customs value field = R420 and II) Actual Price field = R4500 vi) Example 2: A) Recorded computer programmes = R5150 B) Customs value = R 5150 C) The requirement that the value of the carrier medium must be clearly distinguished from the data or instruction (intellectual value) was not compiled with. Therefore the full invoiced price will form the basis for calculation of the Customs value. vii) Example 3: A) Recorded computer games = R6720 B) Value split as follows: I) Intellectual Value = R6200 II) Value of carrier medium = R520 C) Therefore: I) Customs value field = R520 II) Actual Price field = R6720 d) Except in the instances below, the Customs/Excise value and the actual price on import declarations must be equal, else the declaration will be rejected: i) Where the CPC is I 77-20/60/68/75 or I 78-76; ii) Any CPC where the tariff classification is 8523; iii) Any CPC where the actual price is zero (0); or iv) Any CPC, where a VDN is declared, the actual price and Customs value may differ. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.17 Description Of Goods REPRESENTATION: Description of Goods WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.Commodity.Description (137) *WCO SAFE: Required field. FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 350 Description: a) Denotes the description of the goods as required by Section 40(1). b) If it is required that the rebated amount of Customs duty or duty i.r.o. Schedule 1 Part 2B be reflected on the declaration, these amounts must be inserted in the description field of the line to which they relate. c) On importation of a vehicle it is mandatory that the engine and chassis numbers be reflected in this field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 31D CD1: Consignment Line Details > Description of Goods ii) iii) iv) v)
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2.4.18 Additional Information Code REPRESENTATION: Additional Information Code WCO3 PATH: Additional Code or Additional Document [Various]
Effective 17 December 2013 FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: Denotes the code for an additional information item. This data field has up to ten (10) occurrences meaning that up to ten (10) additional codes can be declared for each line item of a clearance declaration. The following codes are declared in this data field: Code ADD ADI AFH AFT AGO APE BHR BND CDI DBL DBP DDL DDX DED DLV DPR DPX DRL DRX EPC ETA EUR GSP IPC IPP KBC NUI OLI POL PPR PPS RCC RCV ROO SAD SGI SYN TBP VDN VIN VTE Description Add under-declaration on previous excise account Anti-dumping Duty Item Agent representing a foreign Haulier (road freight) Agent representing a foreign importer or exporter (road freight) African Growth and Opportunities Act Approved Exporter Bond Holder (consignor bond) Bond Amount Countervailing Duty item Diamond Beneficiary License Drawback Permit Diamond Dealer License Temporary Export Exemption Deduct over-declaration on previous excise acc. Diamond Levy Value Diamond Producer Registration Diamond Producer Exemption Diamond Researcher Diamond Researcher Permit Export Permit Control EFTA Free Trade Agreement EU Trade Agreement General System of Preferences Import Permit Control Inward Processing Permit Kimberley Certificate New Used Indicator Ordinary Levy Item Permit Ordinary Levy Provisional Payment Surety Reference Provisional Payment Surety Rebate Credit Certificate Rebate Credit Value Rules of Origin SADC Trade Agreement Safeguard Duty Item Synthetic (commodity type) Temporary Buyers Permit Value Determination Number Vehicle Identification Number Value Added Tax Exemption Use [Excise] Imports Imports/Exports Imports/Exports Exports Exports Imports/Exports Imports/Exports Imports Exports Exports Exports Exports [Excise] Exports Exports Exports Exports Exports Exports Exports Exports Exports Imports Imports Exports Imports Imports Imports Imports/Exports Imports/Exports Imports Imports Exports Exports Imports Exports Exports Imports Imports Imports/Exports
Operations Ref: Diamond Export Levy: External SOP Diamond Export Levy SC-ID-38-S1
CD1: Information Reference Details > Additional Information Code
Rules & Usage: NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT a) Any amendment lodged in respect of an original clearance must reflect the Additional Information items according to the list above. b) Additional Information Codes may only appear once on a line. If the same Additional Information Code appears more than once on a specific line, the declaration will be rejected. c) Foreigner validation i) In all cases where the exporter or the remover is a foreigner, Additional Information Codes AFT and/or AFH must be completed. ii) Foreign exporters require an AFT agent in the additional info field (Line 1) that will represent the exporter. iii) Foreign removers require an AFH agent in the additional info field (Line 1) that will represent the remover. iv) The foreigner cannot act as an agent on behalf of himself/herself and must make use of a registered agent. Usage of specific Additional Information Codes: AFH This code must be inserted on the clearance declaration by the registered agent or a licensed clearing agent acting on behalf a foreign importer or exporter, where the goods are removed by a foreign remover of goods in bond (haulier). AFT This code must be inserted on the clearance declaration by the registered agent or a licensed clearing agent acting on behalf a foreign importer or exporter. Also refer to paragraphs 2.1.7, 2.1.23 and 2.1.30 in regard to details concerning agent code as well as importer code and exporter code. APE If APE (Approved Exporter) is declared on an export transaction, the transaction will be rejected if the country of destination is not EU or EFTA agreement Countries. APE does not apply to other agreements other than EU or EFTA. BHR If a bond holder (BHR) is required on a declaration due to removal liabilities, the BHR declared, for e.g.12345678A must be valid. BND IMPORTS: Code BND and the amount that represents the duty and/or tax when goods are removed in bond must be inserted in this box. If goods are removed in bond by road CPCs E 40 (WH), H 42 (WE), B 20 (RIB), B 21/22 (RIT), E 43 (XIB), and E 44 (XRW) the total amount of the duty and VAT, per item to be lodged as surety must be inserted in this sub box. If the commodity does not attract any duty or VAT the amount should be reflected as zero (0). EXPORTS: Goods removed in bond by road CPCs H 67 (XE), F 53 (XES), H 68 (ZE) and F 52 (ZES): a) The abbreviation BND and the amount to cover the duty and/or VAT to be lodged as security needs to be inserted per declaration line item. If the commodity does not attract any VAT and/or duty the amount should be reflected as zero (0). b) Under cover of a Consignor Bond: the abbreviation BHR and the Customs client number in respect of the bond owner together with the bond number must be declared on the first line of the declaration only. For example: the Customs client number of the bond owner is 12345600 and the bond number is B, the BHR value in the Additional Information field must be declared as 12345600B. The BND details must always be reflected per line. This also applies to amended Customs declarations where an amendment is made on the first line of a clearance declaration. c) Under cover of surety lodged by means of a Provisional Payment: the abbreviation PPS together with the amount, in rand, lodged must be declared in the Additional Information field on the first line of the declaration only. The BND particulars must always be reflected per line. This applies to amended Customs declarations where an amendment is made on the first line of the clearance declaration. d) Under cover of surety lodged by a Sub-Contractor: the licensed Remover Client number of the Sub-Contractor will be reflected in the Remover Code field. The Consignor Bond particulars will be reflected in the Additional Information field in the first line of the declaration only as BHR with the third partys client number and bond number. The BND must always be reflected per line.
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Effective 17 December 2013 EPC IPC If EPC (Export Permit Control) is declared on export declarations there must be a valid permit number declared in the additional info field, else the transactions will be rejected. The import permit number declared must be in the exact format as it appears on the permit itself. (Example IMP2004/00001). Only one (1) import permit may be used per declaration line item. If IPC details are declared on a CPC B 22-00, the declaration will be outright rejected because the CPC relates to transit movements which are exempt from import control permit requirements. Where goods are cleared under CPC J 80 (GR/XGR) and the rebate item of the goods being declared is 470.01, 470.02, 470.03, or 498.00 the permit number issued by ITAC must be inserted per declaration line item. If KBC (Kimberly Certificate) is declared on diamond transactions there must be a certificate number declared in the additional info field. This transaction will be rejected if only KBC is declared without the certificate number. The import control regulations provide that all second-hand and used goods may only be imported into South Africa on the authority of an import permit issued by the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC). Importers are required to indicate in addition to import permit particulars in the additional information field for each line of the import declaration whether the goods so declared are new, used or second-hand. For clearances of goods imported under the following chapters 15, 24 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34 38, 39, 40, 48, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 78, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 and 90 of the Customs Tariff, and declared under CPC combinations within the following procedure category codes: A, B, D, E, I, J, K, and L must indicate in the additional information field on each line of the import declaration whether the goods are new, used or second-hand. The following abbreviations shall be used to indicate the status of the goods a) For new goods N b) For used goods U, and c) For second-hand goods S. If the NUI indicator on a declaration, where rebate item 407.04 is used, is declared as N, the declaration will be outright rejected. The nature of rebate item 407.04 is that the vehicle cannot be new. REGARDING CROSS BORDER CLEARANCES FROM THE BLNS: This requirement applies to all ports of entry, including those with the BLNS countries, where Customs declarations are processed. For goods cleared under CPC A 10, the ordinary levy items 196.10 or 196.20, whichever is applicable to the goods being declared, must be inserted. For goods cleared under CPC A 10, code POL (permit ordinary levy exemption) together with the particular permit number must be inserted in this box when goods are exempted from the payment of ordinary levy. Code PPR and the amount must be inserted per item when a provisional payment is lodged to cover: a) Duty (excluding VAT) pending the outcome of a dispute, which has arisen with regard to increased or new duties; and b) Payment in lieu of a dumping or countervailing duty. If the rebate of the duty is subject to the submission of an import rebate credit certificate, the abbreviation RCC together with the import rebate credit certificate number must be declared per declaration item. The import rebate credit certificate number must be declared in the following format: a three (3) character alphabetic code to declare the type of certificate followed by the certificate number. The type of certificate depends on the commodity exported to obtain the certificate and the three (3) character codes are the following: EXPORT BASED ON CODE Light Motor Vehicle LVE Medium & Heavy Motor Vehicle MHV Automotive Component & Accessories ACO Automotive Tooling ATO Light Motor Vehicles without Engine or Gearbox LEG In case of industrial rebate credit certificate value Code RCV together with the value rebated must be declared per declaration item. The RCV value is to be determined in terms of note 1(ii) to Rebate Item 460.17. If specified motor vehicles are imported and the import rebate
IPP
KBC
NUI
OLI POL
PPR
RCC
RCV
Effective 17 December 2013 credit certificate used is earned from the exportation of anything else other than light motor vehicles, the rebate will be full duty less 40%. In this case the RCV will be the Customs value plus 66.6666%. In all other cases the RCV will be equal to the Customs value on the applicable declaration item. The value rebated must reflect the rand value only. Multiple import rebate certificates may be used on one (1) declaration item. The RCV must however be followed by the applicable RCC. Code SGI (safeguard duty item) followed by the Schedule 2 Part 3 item in the format of item, code and check digit need to be entered in this sub box. The code SUR will be rejected on export declarations where a provisional payment is lodged to cover the duty liability for a consignment, the code BHR is permissible. If supplier and/or VDN detail is declared on ex-warehouse declarations, the declaration will be outright rejected. Vehicles classifiable under headings TH 8702, 8703 and to 8704: The vehicle identification number (VIN) must be declared together with the number per declaration item: a three (3) character alphabetic code (VIN) and the vehicle identification number consisting of 17 alpha numeric characters. The VIN is a structured combination of characters assigned to a vehicle by the manufacturer for identification purposes, consisting of three (3) sections: first the world manufacturer identifier (WMI 3 characters) section, second the vehicle descriptor section (VDS 6 characters) and last the vehicle indicator section (VIS 8 characters). This field is mandatory for International imports and cross border imports. Vehicles which will and cannot be registered for road use is exempted from this requirement, e.g. golf carts. Export declarations with the VIN completed requires the additional information value to be completed to avoid the rejection of the declaration. Export declarations containing VIN in the additional information field requires that the additional information value be completed to avoid the declaration be rejected. a) The VTE (Value-Added Tax Exemption) Code and the reference number and date of such permission must be reflected in this box. b) Where substitution is granted and the importer elects not to pay the VAT a second time, the VTE (Value-Added Tax Exemption) code and the reference number and date of the Branch Managers permission must be reflected in this box.
SGI SUR VDN VIN
VTE
2.4.19 Additional Information Value REPRESENTATION: Additional Information Value WCO3 PATH: Various FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 32 Description: Denotes the value associated to the additional information code. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 44. CD1: Information Reference Details > Additional Information Value
Rules & Usage: Refer to Rules & Usage for paragraph 2.4.18 Additional Information Code, above for detailed description. In regard to the application of Additional Information codes AFH and AFT, the following information is required for Additional Information Value: a) Insert the Customs client number of the registered agent for AFH value; b) Insert the Customs client number of the registered agent for AFT value; c) The declaration system will reject an AFT value in the additional information field if it does not have leading zeros up to 32 characters, i.e. for e.g. Customs client number 12345678 must be supplied as 00000000000000000000000012345678; and d) Where Additional Information Codes AFT/AFH is applicable on a declaration, it must be reflected only on Line 1. If provided on any other line the declaration will be rejected. In conjunction with the Additional Information Code, up to ten (10) occurrences of this field are permitted per line item on a clearance declaration. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT
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Effective 17 December 2013 2.4.20 To Be Coded REPRESENTATION: Additional Information WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.AdditionalInformation.StatementTypeCode (369) = ACF (Additional attribute information) SET Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.AdditionalInformation.StatementCode (226) = FST MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.AdditionalInformation.StatementDescription/ Value (225) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 1 Description: Denotes whether or not the content of the clearance declaration is to be incorporated in Customs Trade Statistics, as follows: 1 = Take up in trade statistics 2 = Do not take up in trade statistics Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A19 Export Coding. Location: SAD Box 44. CD1: Financial Data > To be Coded
Rules & Usage: The completion of this field is compulsory a list reflecting the rules as to when should a commodity be coded or not. Required for export clearance declarations only. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.21 Requested Procedure (RPC) REPRESENTATION: Requested Procedure Code WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.GovernmentProcedure.CurrentCode (166) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: A 2 Description: The code which denotes the specified procedure within which the goods are to be declared. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A14 CPC Combination Matrix Location: SAD Box 37A CD1: Consignment Line Details > Consignment Details > Requested Procedure Code
Rules & Usage: The procedure code required/requested for the declaration must be inserted. The requested procedure H 68 cannot reference different previous procedures across different lines. Previous procedure 46 and 47 can be used on the same declaration on more than one (1) line. However 46 and 47 cannot be mixed with previous procedure 00 on the same declaration. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.22 Previous Procedure (PPC) REPRESENTATION: Previous Procedure Code WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.GovernmentProcedure.CurrentCode (161) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: A 2 Description: The code which denotes the previous procedure of the goods to be declared.
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Effective 17 December 2013 Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A14 CPC Combination Matrix Location: SAD Box 37B CD1: Consignment Line Details > Consignment Details > Previous Procedure Code
Rules & Usage: If a previous declaration was made the code used at that time must be inserted. If no previous declaration was made the code 00 must be inserted. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.23 Procedure Measure [Rebate Code] REPRESENTATION: Procedure Measure Code WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.AdditionalCode.AdditionalCodeType (000) = PMR (Procedure Measure) MAP to DMR Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.AdditionalCode.AdditionalCodeID FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 11 Description: Denotes the Schedule 3, 4 or 5 item which is associated to the Customs procedure combination. A procedure measure indicates the extent of a trade remedy which in terms of a) Schedules 3 and 4 rebates the duty payable at time of importation; or b) Schedule 5 specifies a drawback or refund. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A16 Procedure Measure Matrix Location: SAD Box 44 (Rebate Code) CD1: Consignment Measure Line Details>Consignment Details>Procedure
Rules & Usage: a) CPC A 15 with respective previous procedure codes on an import clearance, the Rebate Item can only refer to Schedule 4, namely item 412.07. b) CPC A 14 with respective previous procedure codes on an import clearance, the Rebate Item can only refer to Schedule 4, namely those specified in SC-CF-04-A16. c) CPC K 85 with respective previous procedure codes on an import clearance, the Rebate Item can only refer to Schedule 3, namely those specified in SC-CF-04-A16. d) CPC H 62-11 to a clearance for export, the appropriate Schedule 5 item 522.02, 522.03, 522.04, or 522.06 whichever applicable must be entered in this field. The goods must be available for possible Customs inspection. e) CPC H 63-11 to a clearance for export, the appropriate Schedule 5 item 501.00 to 521.00, and 550.00 to 551.00 where applicable must be entered in this field. i) Items 501.00 to 520.00: No permit is required, but the field is mandatory. ii) Item 521.00: An ITAC permit is only required in support of the drawback, i.e. it is not required to be reflected on the export clearance. The permit may be issued subsequent to the original export. f) CPC H 64-00, to a clearance for export, the appropriate Schedule 5 item 522.02, 522.03, 522.04, or 522.06 where applicable must be entered in this field. g) Import: If a rebate item is declared on any Excise CPC (E 45/E 46/E 47) the declaration will be rejected. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.24 Duty Tax Type/Duty Tax Amount REPRESENTATION: Duty Tax Type/Duty Tax Amount WCO3 PATH: SET Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.Commodity.TypeCode (113) = 1P1; 12A; 13A; 13B, 13C; 13D; 15A; 15B; 1P8; 2P1; 2P2: 2P3; SUR; PEN; FOR; or DLA MAP to Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.Commodity.TaxAssessedAmount/Value (120)
Effective 17 December 2013 FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3/N 12 Description: Denotes the amount of duty or tax assessed in South African Rand and cents. First (ten) 10 digits represent South African Rand and the last (two) 2 digits cents. This field has up to ten (10) occurrences to accommodate up to ten (10) different tax types per line item. The following duty/tax types are provided for and are determined according to the Customs tariff: Code 1P1 12A 12B 13A 13B 13C 13D 15A 15B 1P8 2P1 2P2 2P3 VAT SUR PEN FOR DLA Duty Tax Type Future Ordinary Customs Duty Duty Schedule 1 Part 2A Duty Schedule 1 Part 2B Duty Schedule 1 Part 3A Duty Schedule 1 Part 3B Duty Schedule 1 Part 3C Duty Schedule 1 Part 3D Duty Schedule 1 Part 5A Duty Schedule 1 Part 5B Ordinary Levy Duty Schedule 2 Part 1 Duty Schedule 2 Part 2 Duty Schedule 2 Part 3 Value-Added Tax Amount Surety Amount Penalty Amount Forfeiture Amount Diamond Export Levy Amount
Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 47 CD1: Calculation of Duties & Taxes > Duty/Tax Type; Duty/Tax Type Amount
Rules & Usage: a) Data field is required for Home Use clearances. b) May be applicable to certain Processing for Home Use (Schedule 3) clearances according to the extent of rebate specified. c) May be applicable to certain re-importation (of temporarily export) clearances where a value add has occurred. In this instance the actual price field must reflect such value-add. This will be the amount applicable for duty assessment purposes. d) Applicable to certain Export clearances where Diamond Export Levy is concerned. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.4.25 Preference Code [To be activated at a later stage] REPRESENTATION: Preference Code WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.GovernmentAgencyGoodsItem.Commodity.DutyRegimeCode (164) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: Denotes the declarants intent regarding a preferential rate of duty or quota and is required for duty calculation and compliance purposes. Code Description 100 None (Not claiming a preference) 200 Preferential Rate (Claiming) 300 National Quota (Claiming) 400 Preferential Quota (Claiming)
Effective 17 December 2013 Operations Ref: None Location: Not applicable for SAD CD1: Consignment Line Details > Consignment Details > Preference Code
SUPPLM CANCEL
P.SUPPLM IMPORT
OTHER EXPORT
2.5 Total Details summary details referring to sum of the individual values and amounts being declared at Line item level
2.5.1 CIF&C Value REPRESENTATION: CIF & C Value WCO3 PATH: Declaration.GoodsShipment.CustomsValuation.ExitToEntryChargeAmount (121) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 12 Description: Denotes the cost, insurance, freight and commission related to the consignment being declared. Expressed in South African Rand only, no cents. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 12. CD1: Financial Data > CIF & C Value
Rules & Usage: Required for all import declarations, including BLNS import declarations. When cancelling a clearance declaration, the CIF&C must be blank. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.5.2 Transaction Value REPRESENTATION: Transaction Value WCO3 PATH: Declaration.InvoiceAmount/value (109) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 12 Description: Denotes the transaction value (Invoice value) for the shipment required for the SARB purposes. Expressed in the currency of the invoice, no decimals. The applicable currency code must be reflected in the Transaction Value Currency Code field. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 28 CD1: Financial Data > Transaction Value
Rules & Usage: Required for international export and cross border export declarations. This data filed is associated and co-dependent with paragraph 2.5.3 Transaction Value Currency Code. If the Transaction Value is greater than zero (0), a valid Currency Code must be supplied, else it will be rejected. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.5.3 Transaction Value Currency Code REPRESENTATION: Currency Code WCO3 PATH: Declaration.InvoiceAmount/currency (109) FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 3 Description: Denotes the currency in respect of the Transaction Value. Required for SARB purposes. Operations Ref: SC-CF-04-A20
Effective 17 December 2013 Location: SAD Box 28
CD1: Financial Data > Currency Code
Rules & Usage: Required for international export and cross border export declarations. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.5.4 Amount Overpaid on Previous Excise Account REPRESENTATION: Amount Overpaid in Previous Excise Account WCO3 PATH: Duty Tax Fee Assessed [120/113 = EUN] FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 12 Description: Denotes the amount overpaid in a previous excise account in South African Rand and cents. This field is not applicable for Customs import and export clearances. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 47 CD1: Financial Data > Amount Overpaid in Previous Excise Account
Rules & Usage: Only required in respect of existing type ZDP excise clearances. There is no CPC equivalent for ZDP purpose code, therefore ZDP must be inserted in the PCC field. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.5.5 Amount Underpaid on Previous Excise Account REPRESENTATION: Amount Underpaid in Previous Excise Account WCO3 PATH: Duty Tax Fee Assessed [120/113 = EOV] FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 12 Description: Denotes the amount underpaid in a previous excise account in South African Rand and cents. This field is not applicable for Customs import and export clearances. Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 47 CD1: Financial Data > Amount Underpaid in Previous Excise Account
Rules & Usage: Only required in respect of existing type ZDP Excise clearances. There is no CPC equivalent for ZDP purpose code, therefore ZDP must be inserted in the PCC field. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.5.6 Total Duties Due REPRESENTATION: Total Duties Due WCO3 PATH: Duty Tax Fee Assessed [120] FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 12 Description: Denotes the total sum of duties due and must contain the summary of duties for each line item on the declaration. Whereas each line item will reflect the individual tax amounts i.e. DUTY TAX TYPE/DUTY TAX AMOUNT, such amounts for TOTAL DUTIES DUE field must be consolidated as follows: Code 1P1 12A 12B 13A 13B Duty Tax Type Line Item Ordinary Customs Duty Duty Schedule 1 Part 2A Duty Schedule 1 Part 2B Duty Schedule 1 Part 3A Duty Schedule 1 Part 3B Duty Tax Type Total Duties Due Customs Duty Customs Duty Duty Schedule 1 Part 2B Customs Duty Customs Duty
Effective 17 December 2013 13C 13D 15A 15B 1P8 2P1 2P2 2P3 VAT SUR PEN FOR DLA Duty Schedule 1 Part 3C Duty Schedule 1 Part 3D Duty Schedule 1 Part 5A Duty Schedule 1 Part 5B Ordinary Levy Duty Schedule 2 Part 1 Duty Schedule 2 Part 2 Duty Schedule 2 Part 3 Value-Added Tax Amount Surety Amount Penalty Amount Forfeiture Amount Diamond Export Levy Amount Customs Duty Customs Duty Customs Duty Customs Duty Customs Duty Customs Duty Customs Duty Customs Duty VAT ---------
Operations Ref: None Location: SAD Box 47 CD1: Financial Data > Total Duties Due
Rules & Usage: a) Required for all import declarations. b) Applicable to export declarations where Diamond Export Levy is applicable. c) When used in conjunction with message type 4 (amendment), this value represents the difference in duty overpaid or under paid. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT 2.5.7 Total VAT Due REPRESENTATION: Total VAT Due WCO3 PATH: Duty Tax Fee Assessed [120] FIELD TYPE & LENGTH: AN 12 Description: Denotes the total sum of VAT due in respect of an amendment to an original clearance. This field must contain the summary of VAT for each line item on the declaration. Whereas each line item will reflect the individual tax amount i.e. DUTY TAX TYPE/DUTY TAX AMOUNT, such amount for TOTAL VAT DUE field must be consolidated as follows: Code Duty Tax Type Line Item Duty Tax Type Total Duties Due 1P1 Ordinary Customs Duty Customs Duty 12A Duty Schedule 1 Part 2A Customs Duty 12B Duty Schedule 1 Part 2B Duty Schedule 1 Part 2B 13A Duty Schedule 1 Part 3A Customs Duty 13B Duty Schedule 1 Part 3B Customs Duty 13C Duty Schedule 1 Part 3C Customs Duty 13D Duty Schedule 1 Part 3D Customs Duty 15A Duty Schedule 1 Part 5A Customs Duty 15B Duty Schedule 1 Part 5B Customs Duty 1P8 Ordinary Levy Customs Duty 2P1 Duty Schedule 2 Part 1 Customs Duty 2P2 Duty Schedule 2 Part 2 Customs Duty 2P3 Duty Schedule 2 Part 3 Customs Duty VAT Value-Added Tax Amount VAT SUR Surety Amount --PEN Penalty Amount --FOR Forfeiture Amount --DLA Diamond Export Levy Amount --Operations Ref: None
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CD1: Financial Data > Total VAT Due
Rules & Usage: a) Required for all declarations. b) When used in conjunction with message type 4 (amendment), this value represents the difference in VAT payable. NORM INCOMP PROV SUPPLM P.SUPPLM OTHER ORIGINAL AMEND REPLACE CANCEL IMPORT EXPORT
AMENDMENTS, CANCELLATION, AND REPLACEMENT CLEARANCES
3.1 Specific Instructions for the Declarant

3.1.1 General Rules a) A transaction type defines the type of clearance being submitted, for example: i) ii) iii) iv) 9 = An original clearance. 5 = A replacement clearance. A replacement clearance implies the substitution of an original clearance for a new clearance under a different Customs procedure. 4 = A change or amendment clearance. An amendment clearance includes the change to any header or line information or the cancellation of a line item. 1 = A cancellation clearance. A cancellation clearance implies the cancellation of a complete declaration.
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The LRN, being the unique number issued by the declarant, cannot be changed and must remain the same for the lifecycle of a declaration. The District Office data field cannot be changed. If an amendment is required, the declaration must be replaced, and the original clearance cancelled. When a line item is cancelled, that line number can never be reused. When a line item is added, it must always be added to the end taking into account any lines which may have been cancelled. If an original transaction was submitted with a CPC and the subsequent amendment is submitted with a purpose code, the amendment will be rejected. In the case of an export declaration where BHR, BND or PPS is declared on line one (1), line one (1) cannot be cancelled with an amended Customs declaration. Should the details from line one (1) need to be cancelled the information of any active line replaces the information in line one (1) which must still contain the relevant surety information. This will ensure that there is always a line one (1) where the BHR/PPS/BND info can be declared. If surety is required and not supplied on an amended Customs declaration, the amended Customs declaration will be outright rejected. This validation includes the fact that the first line of a declaration on which BHR validation must be performed cannot be cancelled. The duty/VAT calculations on amended Customs declarations are the same as the duty/VAT calculations performed on original and substitution declarations. Amended Customs declarations will be outright rejected when any duty/VAT calculation errors are detected. Where VAT is not claimed back on a refund amended Customs declaration the field Total VAT Due on the CUSDEC must reflect zero (0) while on line level the VAT must be calculated using the fresh information declared on the amended Customs declaration. If any payment method other than F is declared on an amended Customs declaration on which duty and/or VAT is to be refunded to the trader, the declaration will be outright rejected.
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Effective 17 December 2013 3.1.2 Specific Rules In Regard To Declaration Transaction Types a) Completion of Original Clearances (Message Function Code 9) i) Declarants must ensure that: A) Data fields for an original clearance are completed in accordance with the template provided (SAD 500): I) In regard to Cross-border transactions, that data fields in respect of transit control are completed in accordance with the template provided (SAD 502); II) In regard to in-bond and in-transit movements, that data fields in respect of bond control are completed in accordance with the template provided (SAD 505); and III) In regard to any additional information or produced documents, that such information is completed in accordance with the template provided (SAD 507). B) The data field content of printouts of any amendment clearance reflects the IDENTICAL information as that which is submitted electronically to BLNS Customs. Completion Instructions: A) Message function code 9 must be used for first time clearance of an import, export or transit consignment, EXCEPT in the case of a substitution or replacement clearance, where message function code 5 will apply; B) Only one (1) PCC and requested/previous CPC combination is allowed per clearance, EXCEPT in respect of warehoused goods where the previous CPC may be different across line items. In other words, previous CPCs 40, 41, and 44 can be used on a single clearance on multiple line items, respectively; and C) Declarants must utilise the table of permissible combinations provided. This is important when planning the clearance of goods for importation, transit and exportation I) Example 1: Imported goods removed under national transit upon arrival, thereafter declared for home use must be cleared as follows: B 22-00 then A 11-20. CPCs cannot be changed by an amendment clearance, therefore declarants and brokers must ensure the appropriate CPC combinations are planned upfront. II) Example 2: Goods exported for refurbishment or repair for subsequent reimportation to South Africa must follow the temporary export procedure declaring the goods with CPC I 75-00. This identifies the transaction as requiring a follow-up re-importation clearance once the goods have been refurbished or repaired. The re-importation clearance must occur under CPC I 77-75.
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Export declarations i) ii) iii) On all CPCs, if Transport Code = 1, 2, 3 or 4, the Transport Document Number and Transport Document Date must be supplied, else it will be rejected. The Country of Destination and the Country of Export cannot both be South Africa (country code ZA), else it will be rejected. SARB validation rules on financial details A) In regard to the Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) I) Digit 1 must be 0 9 II) Digit 2 3 must be ZA III) Digit 4 11 must be a valid Customs client number IV) Digit 12+ must consist of characters 0-9, A to Z. the only allowable special characters are /, -, ., #, *. B) If Credit Terms is supplied as NEP, then the Transaction Value must be zero and no Bank Code must be supplied, else it will be rejected. C) Where the Transaction Value is greater than zero (0), a valid Currency Code must be supplied, else it will be rejected.
c)
Completion of Amendment Clearances (Message Function Code 4) i) Declarants must ensure: A) That data fields in respect of amendment clearances are completed in accordance with the templates provided (SAD 504, SAD 554, and SAD 604); B) The SAD 503 in respect of Cross-border amendments has been withdrawn and replaced by the SAD 504 for imports and SAD 554 for exports, respectively; and C) That the data field content of printouts of any amendment clearance reflects the IDENTICAL information as that which is submitted electronically to BLNS Customs,
Effective 17 December 2013 specifically in the case of any refund application. Any additional information required in support of such claim must be supplied as a supporting document in respect of such refund claim, i.e. together with the DA 66. The only EXCEPTION to this rule is the case of manually prepared amendment clearances, where the declarant must provide totals before and after corrections. This is to facilitate manual capture by BLNS. Refer to details in section 4.2 Manual Capture and Print Format Requirements SAD 500/504/554/604. Completion Instructions: A) Message function code 4 must be used where the content of any original or substitution clearance requires an amendment; B) The original MRN must be inserted in the field provided at header level; C) When AMENDING an original or substitution clearance declaration: I) Always provide full header, totals and all line details. II) In respect of import clearance amendments, always provide Total Duties Due and Total VAT Due. III) Manually prepared amendment clearances must provide totals before and after correction. This is to facilitate manual capture by BLNS. Refer to details in section 4.2 Manual Capture and Print Format Requirements SAD 500/504/554/604. IV) Any header level data field information can be amended EXCEPT the declarants Local Reference Number (LRN), the Procedure Category Code (PCC), and the District Office. V) Any line level data field can be amended EXCEPT the PCC and/or CPC combination. As the case with original clearances in respect of warehoused goods, the previous CPC may be different across line items. In other words, previous CPCs 40, 41, and 44 can be used on a single clearance on multiple line items, respectively. D) When ADDING a line item: I) Such line must always be added to the end of the declaration, taking into account any lines which may have been cancelled. Example: Using the above scenario a trader wishes to add an additional line item in a second amendment, he/she must submit a declaration reflecting line items 1, 3, 4 and 6. II) If lines are deleted, and a new line is thereafter to be added, such line must not be declared in the space of the deleted lines. Example: If line items 2 and 5 were deleted, a new line must be inserted as line 7, i.e. the amending declaration will therefore contain lines 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7. E) Validation control changes I) The following errors will result in outright rejection of a declaration: Rejection error description Original declaration not on Customs and Excise information system Un-finalised amended Customs declaration on original declaration exist Client unknown FICA status unknown No banking information Drawback error II) If the Previous Procedure MRN used in a declaration is older than two (2) years, motivation from the client for such must be included with the supporting documents. Amendments and Offsetting The following enhancements to the Customs system are introduced at offices where the SAP accounting process is deployed A) Offsetting for any declaration where an amendment thereto results in a combination of both debits/credits across different duty types, the billing of such debits/credits will be offset across all lines to derive a final amount for accounting purposes. This implies that only one (1) amended Customs declaration will be required to cater for the debit and credit. B) However, should separate amended Customs declarations be submitted the system will use the first amended Customs declaration to perform the billing based on et line items (offsetting), according to (A) above. The second amended Customs declaration (which currently is the refund) will be processed by to the system as a free declaration due to the over and under payments already processed. C) Nett effect credit amended Customs declarations, including any amended Customs declaration where a credit is due on VAT, will be subject to a refund audit and the submission of supporting documents.
ii)
iii)
iv)
Effective 17 December 2013 d) Completion of Cancellation Clearances (Message Function Code 1) i) Declarants must ensure: A) That data fields in respect of cancellation clearances are completed in accordance with the templates provided (SAD 504, SAD 554, and SAD 604). B) The SAD 503 in respect of cross-border amendments has been withdrawn and replaced by the SAD 504 for imports and SAD 554 for exports, respectively. C) That the data field content of printouts of any cancellation clearance reflects the IDENTICAL information as that which is submitted electronically to BLNS Customs, specifically in the case of any refund application. Any additional information required in support of such claim must be supplied as a supporting document in respect of such refund claim, i.e. together with the DA 66. Completion Instructions: A) Message function code 1 must be used where the full content of any original or substitution clearance requires to be cancelled; B) Declarants must only supply header and total details on the cancellation clearance; C) The Total Duties Due and Total VAT Due data fields must be inserted on imports; D) Total Lines data field must always reflect zero; and E) The MRN of the original declaration being cancelled must be inserted in the field provided at header level. BLNS will notify users when the following requirements become applicable: A) Cancellation scenario 1: A declaration is lodged but goods did not arrive. The cancellation clearance must indicate relevant payment code: I) R = Refund to trader; II) J = Refund to traders nominee; and III) M = Refund to traders deferment account. B) Cancellation scenario 2: Goods have been declared with incorrect PCC. Indicate relevant payment code: I) R = Refund to trader; II) J = Refund to traders nominee; and III) M = Refund to traders deferment account. C) Cancellation scenario 3: A declaration is lodged, but goods cannot be used according to the PCC/CPC combination declared OR the trader is not entitled to clear goods under the original PCC/CPC combination declared. Indicate relevant payment code: I) R = Refund to trader; II) J = Refund to traders nominee; and III) M = Refund to traders deferment account.
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iii)
e)
Completion of Replacement Clearances (Message Function Code 5) i) Declarants must ensure: A) That data fields for a replacement clearance are completed in accordance with the template provided (SAD 500); B) In regard to Cross-border transactions, that data fields in respect of transit control are completed in accordance with the template provided (SAD 502); C) In regard to in-bond and in-transit movements, that data fields in respect of bond control are completed in accordance with the template provided (SAD 505); D) In regard to any additional information or produced documents, that such information is completed in accordance with the template provided (SAD 507); and E) That the data field content of printouts of any replacement clearance reflects the IDENTICAL information as that which is submitted electronically to BLNS Customs. Completion Instructions: A) A replacement clearance is used to where an incorrect PCC was declared on an original clearance declaration. It is used in conjunction with Transaction Type 1 being a new clearance replacing a complete original clearance or part of an original clearance; B) The MRN original clearance which is now being replaced (substituted) must be inserted in the previous MRN (For Official Use box) field of the replacement clearance; and C) A replacement clearance is used in combination with either a Cancellation of a full clearance, or, Amendment to a portion of a clearance:
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Effective 17 December 2013 I) Full consignment scenario: Where a full consignment is required to be cleared under a different PCC, a Replacement clearance is required, followed by a Cancellation clearance in respect of the Original declaration. II) Partial consignment scenario: Where part of the consignment is required to be cleared under a different PCC and the balance remains as cleared on the Original. A Replacement clearance is required for the portion where the PCC differs from the Original; and an Amendment clearance is required on the Original declaration for the portion where the PCC remains as entered. Only one (1) PCC and requested/previous CPC combination is allowed per clearance, EXCEPT in respect of warehoused goods where the previous CPC may be different across line items. In other words, previous CPCs 40, 41, and 44 can be used on a single clearance on multiple line items, respectively.
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3.2 Manual Capture and Print Format Requirements SAD 500/504/554/604

3.2.1 SAD 500 (Original Clearance) a) In regard to information required on a manually completed or printed SAD 500 on Line Item level i) ii) Duty Tax Types as specified in paragraph 2.4.24 DUTY/TAX TYPE and DUTY/TAX AMOUNT must be inserted in Box 47 together with the calculated duty/tax amount. Example: Where the line item attracts Ordinary Customs Duty, Duty Schedule 1 Part 2B, and Value-Added Tax Box 47 must contain the following Duty Tax Type codes and their corresponding calculated duty/tax amounts 1P1, 12B, and VAT.
3.2.2 SAD 504/554/604 (Amended Customs declaration) a) In regard to information required on manually completed or printed amended Customs declarations SAD 504/554/604 on Totals Level Calculated duties and taxes must be inserted as per current requirements. In other words, the amended Customs declaration must specify Totals Before Correction, Totals After Correction and Differences in the fields provided. In regard to information required on a manually completed or printed amended Customs declarations SAD 504/554/604 on Line Item Level Duty Tax Types as specified in paragraph 2.4.24 DUTY/TAX TYPE and DUTY/TAX AMOUNT. The EDI CUSDEC format provides for up to ten (10) repeated fields for Duty/Tax Type and Amount and a further ten (10) repeats for other Additional Information Codes. For manually prepared clearances, the declarant must complete as stated above. If there is insufficient space to insert all required codes and amounts the declarant may insert these in the Description of Goods field on the amended Customs declaration.
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d) e)
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CUSTOMS DECLARATION AND STATUS RESPONSE MESSAGES

For each and every inbound electronic submission by a trader to Customs, there will result one (1) or more status response messages. The table below indicates the complete list of inbound and out bound message types and response statuses:
b)
What the Trader submits Message Function Code 9 4 5 1
Description An original declaration An amendment declaration A replacement declaration A cancellation declaration
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Effective 17 December 2013 What Customs responds Customs Status Code 1 2 Description Purpose IMP EXP
Release Physical inspection
To release goods approved by Customs To notify declarants of aa) Physical unpack inspection; b) Detention for Customs; c) A non-intrusive inspection (X-Ray scan); or d) Request to investigate To facilitate release of goods against payment of a surety, pending submission of additional information for finalisation of a case
X X
X X
Conditional release
Detain for OGA (Other To facilitate release from Customs control, but notify the Government Agency) declarant that the goods in question are still subject to intervention from a designated government agency Conditional release To facilitate release of goods against payment of a surety, detain for OGA pending intervention from a designated OGA Reject declaration To notify declarants that one or more fields of a declaration are: a) Invalid or incorrect; b) Duty/tax incorrectly calculated; and/or c) A required document is missing Cash To notify declarant that a declaration is awaiting a cash payment To notify a BLNS declarant that the declared consignment can be transported to the border To notify the declarant that a declaration has already been lodged on the Customs system
5 6
X X
X X
7 8 9 13
Ready for Payment
X X X X X X X
Proceed to Border; Already on system
Query Supporting To notify the declarant that the declaration has been documents required automatically selected by the Customs risk engine and standard clearance supporting documents must be submitted Referred to Checking (Excise clearances only) Cancelling a CUSRES To notify a Release Authority (Depot, Transit Shed, Cargo Reporter) that a previous status has been cancelled Amending a CUSRES To notify a Release Authority (Depot, Transit Shed, Cargo Reporter) that a previous cancelled status has been amended with a new status Release Revocation Not currently in operation [Due for release on a future date] Request adjustment to To notify a declarantsubsequent to an inspectionthat declaration an amended Customs declaration is required to the original clearance Accept amendment To notify the declarant that an amended Customs
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X X
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declaration has been processed and accepted on the Customs system. [This is not a release message]. (If goods are still under Customs control, a Release status 1 will be automatically sent to the declarant and Release Authority). 28 Accept cancellation To notify the declarant that a cancellation amended Customs declaration has been processed and accepted on the Customs system. [This is not a release message]. (If goods are still under Customs control, a Release status 1 will be automatically sent to the declarant and Release Authority). To notify the declarant that a substitution amended Customs declaration has been processed and accepted on the Customs system. [This is not a release message]. (If goods are still under Customs control, a Release status 1 will be automatically sent to the declarant and Release Authority). X X
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Accept substitution
30
Insufficient funds [Due Not currently in operation for release on a future date] Request supporting documents Seizure additional To notify the declarant that further specific information, trade documentation, product related literature, or proof is required To notify declarant and Release Authority of the seizure of goods
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32 33
X X
X X
Supporting documents To notify the declarant that documents filed under received E@syScan have been received by Customs are being processed Case closed To notify the declarant that a case is now closed
34 35 36 37
X X X X
X X X X
Reminder for To notify the declarant that originally requested documents outstanding documents have not yet been received by Customs Booking confirmation To notify declarant of confirmation of booking for a physical inspection
Received and updated To notify a declarant that a BLNS requested amended on the Customs system Customs declaration has been received and is being processed/updated on the Customs system Offline release Issued in cases where a system error has occurred precluding finalisation of processing of a clearance on the Customs system issue Issued in the event of a technical system issue, to advise of a possible delay in the processing of such declaration
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39
Technical notification
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Traders must monitor the receipt of Customs message statuses, as the code will indicate not only the status, but also what the follow-up course of action will be. Most of these codes are self-explanatory, however, several sample scenarios are provided below to illustrate how they work in practice:
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Effective 17 December 2013 Scenario i) ii) Entry submitted > Released Entry submitted > Payment Required and received >> Released Entry submitted > Payment required and received >> Flagged for inspection (call for supporting documents) >>> Supporting documents received >>>> Released >>>>> Case closed Notification of a call for supporting documents only occurs after payment. A general rule is that the declarant will only be notified of a declarations status subsequent to payment. Customs sequence 1 >7 >> 1 >7 >> 13 >>> 33 >>>> 1 >>>>> 34 status
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Entry submitted >4 > Detain for OGA Such goods are released under the Customs Act, but are nonetheless dependent for their physical release by the government agency concerned. Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Stopped for physical/scan/detain >>> Booking confirmation >>>> Released >>>>> Case closed Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Stopped for physical >>> Booking confirmation >>>> Request adjustment >>>>> Received and updated on Customs system >>>>>> Accept Adjustment >>>>>>> Release >>>>>>>> Case closed Notwithstanding the issuance of status 27 on successful acceptance of an amendment declaration, release will always be initiated by a status 1. > 13 >> 2 >>> 36 >>>> 1 >>>>> 34 > 13 >> 2 >>> 36 >>>> 26 >>>>> 8 >>>>>> 27 >>>>>>> 1 >>>>>>>> 34
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vi)
vii)
Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Stopped for physical >>> Booking confirmation >>>> Request adjustment >>>>> Received and updated on Customs system >>>>>> Reject Adjustment >>>>>>> Accept Adjustment (after resubmission) >>>>>>>> Release >>>>>>>>> Case closed Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Stopped for x-ray scanning >>> Booking confirmation >>> Stopped for physical
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viii)
Effective 17 December 2013 Scenario >>> Booking confirmation >>>> Request adjustment >>>>> Received and updated on Customs system >>>>> Accept Adjustment >>>>>> Release >>>>>>>>> Case closed Stop for x-ray scanning will only be initiated where the port contains a scanning facility. ix) Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Detain for Customs >>> Stopped for physical >>>> Booking confirmation >>>>> Request adjustment >>>>>> Received and updated on Customs system >>>>>>> Accept Adjustment >>>>>>>> Release >>>>>>>>> Case closed Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Stopped for physical >>> Booking confirmation >>>> Request adjustment (Cancel and Replace) >>>>> Accept Replacement >>>>>> Release >>>>>>> (Cancellation) Received and updated on Customs system >>>>>>>> Accept Cancellation >>>>>>>>> Case closed Sequence of submission first submit replacement and once approved, BLNS then submit cancellation xi) Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Stopped for physical >>> Booking confirmation >>>> Request adjustment (Amend and Replace) >>>>> Accept Replacement >>>>>> (Amendment) Received and updated on Customs system >>>>>>> Accept Amendment >>>>>>>> Release Replacement >>>>>>>>> Release Amendment >>>>>>>>>> Case closed In this instance two release statuses are given one (1) for the amendment clearance and the other for the new replacement clearance. xii) Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Stopped for physical >>> Booking confirmation >>>> Goods seized > 13 >> 2 >>> 36 >>>> 32 > 13 >> 2 >>> 36 >>>> 26 >>>>> 29 >>>>>> 8 >>>>>>> 27 >>>>>>>> 1 >>>>>>>>> 1 >>>>>>>>>> 34 > 13 >> 2 >>> 2 >>>> 36 >>>>> 26 >>>>>> 8 >>>>>>> 27 >>>>>>>> 1 >>>>>>>>> 34 > 13 >> 2 >>> 36 >>>> 26 >>>>> 29 >>>>>> 1 >>>>>>> 8 >>>>>>>> 28 >>>>>>>>> 34 Customs sequence status
>>>>> 36 >>>>>> 26 >>>>>>> 8 >>>>>>>> 27 >>>>>>>>> 1 >>>>>>>>>> 34
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Effective 17 December 2013 Scenario xiii) Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Stopped for physical >>> Booking confirmation >>>> Seize goods >>>>> Unlawful seizure (Released) >>>>>> Case closed Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Stopped for physical >>> Booking confirmation >>>> Seize goods >>>>> Request amendment >>>>>> Received and updated on Customs system >>>>>>> Accept amendment >>>>>>>> Seizure mitigated (Released) >>>>>>>>> Case closed Acceptance of the request for amendment could be subject to the submission of supporting documents. In such instance a status 31 would precede status 27. xv) Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Detain for Customs (Outcome = refund) >>> Release >>>> Case closed Refund claimed separately new case xvi) Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Detain for Customs (Outcome = partial underpayment/ overpayment) >>> Request Amendment (Underpayment) >>>> Received and updated on Customs system >>>>> Accept Amendment >>>>>> Release (against underpayment) >>>>>>> Case closed Refund claimed separately new case xvii) Entry submitted > Flagged for inspection >> Stopped for physical inspection >>> Booking confirmation >>>> Request for amendment (underpayment) >>>>> Declarant disagrees submits amendment [4] with Change Acknowledgement Indicator 3 >>>>>> Received and updated on Customs system >>>>>> BLNS issues Information Message to client requesting provisional payment for motivated appeal. >>>>>>> Declarant makes payment submits copy of payment and receipt as a supporting document [E@sySCAN]. Case remains pended until declarant submits motivated appeal via E@sySCAN. >>>>>>>> Supporting documents received. >>>>>>>>> Conditional Release; or >>>>>>>>> Conditional Release OGA
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status
xiv)
> 13 >> 2 >>> 36 >>>> 32 >>>>> 26 >>>>>> 8 >>>>>>> 27 >>>>>>>> 1 >>>>>>>>> 34
> 13 >> 2 >>> 1 >>>> 34
> 13 >> 2 >>> 26 >>>> 8 >>>>> 27 >>>>>> 1 >>>>>>> 34
> 13 >> 2 >>> 36 >>>> 26
>>>>> 8 >>>>>> 31
>>>>>>> 33 >>>>>>>>> 3; or >>>>>>>>>>>>> 5

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Effective 17 December 2013 Scenario Customs sequence status
Declarant must make further submission of supporting documents once the appeal has been formulated. BLNS may subsequently accept the motivation and close the case or BLNS may issue a further request for amendment message (26) if the appeal is upheld. If the appeal is upheld the declarant must lodge an amended Customs declaration and penalty if applicable. In regard to differentiating between status code 3 and 5, BLNS will automatically issue a status 5 where the commodity code of the goods concerned requires that an OGA approve release. It is therefore the declarants responsibility to ensure compliance with the OGA before the goods are uplifted.
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WHERE OFFICE OF CLEARANCE DIFFER FROM THE LAND PORT OF EXIT

All land ports of entry, both international and BLNS will have the ability to process any type of CPC i.e. both CPCs associated with international trade as well as intra-BLNS CPCs. The interchangeable use of international and intra-BLNS CPCs at land ports of entry is regulated by systems rules. For example: i) ii) An ex-warehouse clearance declared at Groblersbridge will not be accepted by the Customs system because the warehouse concerned is not linked to the ports of entry/exit. Traders must therefore declare such clearances at the Customs office (office of entry) where the particular warehouse is registered.
b)
c)
The Customs system will allow clearance of certain goods at inland ports destined for exit at land ports of exit. These instances pertain to the following CPCs: i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii) viii) ix) B 20; B 21; E 43; E 44; E 45; F 52; F 53; H 67; and H 68.
d)
All import entries (direct and ex-warehouse) must have Port Of Exit if destined for any BLNS (Road). For any direct import, where the Mode of Transport is Road and Previous Procedure code is 00, then District Office must be a land border. Inclusions to the above rule are direct re-importations covered by CPCs I 77-60/68/75, I 78-76 and L 91-90. All direct export declarations must have Port Of Exit if crossing any land port of exit by road and must equal Office of Declaration. For Rail, transport mode 2, if a declaration is submitted to UPT (Office of Declaration), then the Office of Exit must also be UPT. All ex-warehouse export declarations must have Port Of Exit if crossing any land port of exit by road. In regard to direct imports and export cross border clearances by road, Transport Code 00 will not be permitted.
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Effective 17 December 2013 j) On all declarations where the goods removed by road and exiting a land port of exit, the Road Manifest No. (Transport Document Number) must be inserted in the following format: i) ii) Road Haulier client number assigned by BLNS at registration (8AN); and Manifest Number assigned by Road Haulier (AN27).
QUALITY RECORDS
TITLE Customs Declaration Form Customs Declaration Form (Continuation Sheet) Customs Declaration Form (Transit Control) Customs Declaration Form SAD: Voucher of Correction: (direct) Customs Declaration Form (Bond Control) SAD: Continuation Sheet: (direct) Additional Information/Produced Document SAD: Continuation Sheet: (ex warehouse) Imported Goods SAD: Voucher of Correction (ex warehouse) Imported goods
NUMBER SAD 500 SAD 501 SAD 502 SAD 503 SAD 504 SAD 505 SAD 506 SAD 507 SAD 601 SAD 604
REFERENCES
7.1 Legislation
TYPE OF REFERENCE Legislation and Rules administered by BLNS: REFERENCE Customs and Excise Act No. 91 of 1964: Sections 18, 18A, 20, 38, 39, 40, 45, 59, 59A, 64B, 64D, 64E, 64F, 66, 75, 78-86, 101A 119A Customs and Excise Rules: Rules 59A.03(1), 66, 59A.03(1), 38 & 202.01 to 202.08, 119A and 120A VAT Act No. 89 of 1991: Section 7, 13 and Schedule 1 Promotion of Administrative Justice Act No. 3 of 2000: Section 3 Kyoto Convention: General Annex, Chapters 3, 7, 8 and 9A. WCO Framework of Standards: Annex 1: 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.5, 1.4.1, 4.1, 4.2, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7 and 6.9; Annex 2: 3 and 6 Trade Agreement between the European Union and the RSA Trade Agreement between the SADC and the RSA
Other Legislation: International Instruments:
7.2 Cross References

DOCUMENT # QMS-01 SC-CF-04-A01 SC-CF-04-A02 SC-CF-04-A04 SC-CF-04-A08 SC-CF-04-A13 SC-CF-04-A14 SC-CF-04-A16 SC-CF-04-A17 SC-CF-04-A18 SC-CF-04-A19 SC-CF-04-A20 SC-CF-04-A21 DOCUMENT TITLE Quality Management System Manual (Internal use only) District Office Alpha Codes Supplementary Unit Codes Other Quantities Countable Facilities Code List Country codes CPC Combination Matrix Procedure Measure Matrix Authorised Dealers Places of Exit Export Coding Country Currency Codes Purpose Codes vs. CPCs
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DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

Added-Tax Value Agent representing a foreign Haulier (road freight) Agent representing a foreign importer or exporter (road freight) Bond Holder
Effective 17 December 2013 BLNS The Republic of Botswana; The Kingdom of Lesotho; The Republic of Namibia; and The Kingdom of Swaziland. Bond Amount Cost Insurance Freight & Charges Completely Knock Down The print and view format for the clearance declaration will be the CD 1. It replaces the SAD 500. Cost of Repair and Processing (item 409.04) Customs Procedure Codes describes the combination of the RPC and PPC CN 1 is the print and view format advising the declarant that the goods are released, this equates to a CUSRES 1 message. Customs Statement of Accounts Electronic Data Interchange Financial accounting number Full Container Load a) Header Details comprises data fields which are relevant to the consignment being declared. b) In other words information which need not be repeated and are uniformly relevant to the data fields declared at line item level. c) For example, a clearance may only have one (1) importer or exporter ID, be declared for one (1) procedure category, contained in a single cargo report, etc. Harmonised System International Air Transport Association An incomplete clearance declaration, having sufficient data to permit validation and risk assessment. Requires submission of a follow up supplementary clearance. Import Permit Control Industrial Rebate International Organisation of Standardisation Less Container Load Light Motor Vehicles without Engine or Gearbox Light Motor Vehicle Medium & Heavy Motor Vehicle Motor Industry Development Programme Free of Charge Non-ISO Container Number Prefix A standard full clearance declaration Statistical quantity for part where an article and parts are both classifiable under the same tariff heading where the statistical quantity is units Ordinary Levy Ordinary Levy Item A periodic supplementary clearance declaration Procedure Category Code describes the procedure within which goods are declared, for example Warehousing or National Transit. For sake of operational uniformity, a clearance for Home Use is also declared under a PCC, although home use is not a Customs procedure. A Home use (including goods intended for 'home use' for which there is a relief of duties and taxes). B National and International Transit Procedure C Transhipment Procedure D Temporary Admission Procedure E Customs Warehousing Procedure F Stores Procedure G Tax Free Shop Procedure H Export Procedure I Temporary Export and Re-importation in the Same State Procedure J Inward Processing Procedure
BND CIF&C CKD Clearance Declaration COR CPC Customs Notification 1 CSA EDI FAN FCL Header details
HS IATA INCOMP
IPC IR ISO LCL LEG LVE MHV MIDP NC NONU NORM NX OL OLI P.SUPPLM PCC
Effective 17 December 2013 K Home Processing Procedure L Outward Processing Procedure Post Office Fees Previous Procedure Code defines the purpose for which goods were cleared under a previous Customs procedure. For example, goods were removed under the national transit procedure. Provisional Payment Lodged Provisional Payment Surety iro goods removed in bond A code that specifies a traders intent in regard to the use of a preferential rate of duty (trade agreement) or the use of quota. A term which implies the tariff extensions currently known as industrial rebates (Schedule 3), general rebates (Schedule 4), specific refunds and drawbacks (Schedule 5), and excise rebates and refunds (Schedule 6). Payment Reference Number A provisional clearance declaration, having all required information, with certain data being provisional. Requires submission of a follow up supplementary clearance Rebate Credit Certificate Requested Procedure Code Industrial Rebate Credit Certificate Value Removal in Bond Removal in Transit Rules of Origin Requested Procedure Code defines the purpose for which goods are to be cleared and released, either for home use or a permissible Customs procedure. The Southern African Customs Union, consisting of: The Republic of South Africa; The Republic of Botswana; The Kingdom of Lesotho; The Republic of Namibia; and The Kingdom of Swaziland Systems, Applications and Products South African Port Operations A supplementary clearance declaration Value-Added Tax Value Determination Number Vehicle Identification Number Value in terms of Schedule 1 Part 2B Value-Added Tax Exemption General Country Code
POF PPC
PPL PPS Preference Code Procedure Measure
PRN PROV
RCC RPC RCV RIB RIT ROO RPC SACU
SAP SAPO SUPPLM VAT VDN VIN VPB VTE ZNC
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
Group Executive: Customs Operations Executive: Process Solutions Customs and Support Services E. Steenkamp a) Updating of new business rules and requirements pertaining to: i) Customs value field; ii) Actual price field; iii) Container number validations; iv) COO requirements; v) Additional information requirements; vi) Rebate item field; vii) Previous MRN; viii) VOC requirements b) Changing VOC to amended Customs declaration c) DCC removed d) Removal of redundant annexes: i) SC-CF-04-A03 Report Message Master Clearer; ii) SC-CF-04-A15 Purpose Code to CPC Matrix; iii) SC-CF-04-A22
Business Owner Document Owner Author Detail of change from previous revision
Effective 17 December 2013 Template number and revision ECS-TM-16 Rev 3
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GUIDELINES TO COMPLETION OF A CLEARANCE DECLARATION

2.1 Header details

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CD1: Party Details > Identification Type

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CD1: Consignment Line Details > Supplementary Quantity 2

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CD1: Consignment Line Details > Countable Quantity Code

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CD1: Information Reference Details > Additional Information Code

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Completion of Declarations - External Manual SC-CF-04

Completion of Declarations - External Manual SC-CF-04

Effective 17 December 2013 Location: SAD Box 28

CD1: Financial Data > Currency Code

Completion of Declarations - External Manual SC-CF-04

Completion of Declarations - External Manual SC-CF-04

Effective 17 December 2013 Location: SAD Box 47.

CD1: Financial Data > Total VAT Due

AMENDMENTS, CANCELLATION, AND REPLACEMENT CLEARANCES

3.1 Specific Instructions for the Declarant

Completion of Declarations - External Manual SC-CF-04

Completion of Declarations - External Manual SC-CF-04

Completion of Declarations - External Manual SC-CF-04

Completion of Declarations - External Manual SC-CF-04

3.2 Manual Capture and Print Format Requirements SAD 500/504/554/604

CUSTOMS DECLARATION AND STATUS RESPONSE MESSAGES

What the Trader submits Message Function Code 9 4 5 1

Description An original declaration An amendment declaration A replacement declaration A cancellation declaration

Completion of Declarations - External Manual SC-CF-04

Release Physical inspection

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