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Import Export Documentation and Customs Compliance

South African and regional importers and exporters must navigate SARS customs procedures, rules of origin, tariff classification and a growing set of trade documentation requirements. This five day course gives practitioners a working command of import and export documentation, customs valuation, duty calculation and compliance obligations under SACU and broader African trade agreements.

What you will be able to do

  • Prepare accurate import and export documentation for customs clearance.
  • Classify goods correctly using the harmonised tariff system.
  • Calculate customs duties, VAT and other import charges.
  • Apply rules of origin under SACU and African trade agreements.
  • Identify common causes of customs delays and non compliance penalties.
  • Manage relationships with clearing agents and customs authorities effectively.

Course outline

  1. 01Overview of the South African Customs Environment
  2. 02Import and Export Documentation Requirements
  3. 03Tariff Classification and the Harmonised System
  4. 04Customs Valuation and Duty Calculation
  5. 05Rules of Origin and Trade Agreements
  6. 06Working with Clearing Agents and SARS
  7. 07Common Compliance Pitfalls and Penalties
  8. 08Trade Documentation Case Studies

Who should attend

This course is intended for import and export administrators, customs compliance officers, clearing and forwarding staff and logistics coordinators.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Durban5R18,000
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
14 to 18 Sep 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Dubai5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Kampala5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000
2 to 6 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000
16 to 20 Nov 2026Online5US$900
23 to 27 Nov 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Cairo5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Accra5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Kigali5US$1,800

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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