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A new tariff subheading has been introduced in Part 1 of Schedule No. 1 to accommodate a specific type of furniture or household item, enabling proper duty calculation.
- Who it is for:
- importers and customs brokers handling goods under this subheading
- How to act on it:
- Apply the new subheading 9405.40.16 when declaring relevant goods at customs.
From 1 January 2008, the amendments to Part 1 of Schedule No. 1, Schedule No. 3, and Schedule No. 4—previously lapsed on 31 December 2007—were maintained in their current form. No further action is required.
- Who it is for:
- importers and exporters affected by the lapsed amendments
- How to act on it:
- No action required; existing tariff classifications remain unchanged
From 7 March 2008, rebate item 311.12/52.08/01.04 was amended to include the condition that quantities, times, and conditions are subject to specific permits issued by the International Trade Administration Commission.
- Who it is for:
- businesses claiming rebate 311.12/52.08/01.04
- How to act on it:
- Apply for a specific permit from the International Trade Administration Commission to qualify for the rebate under the new conditions
From 1 January 2007, tariff heading 95.03 was substituted as per the notice published in GG 30829 R.254. This change affects goods classified under this heading.
- Who it is for:
- importers and exporters of goods under tariff heading 95.03
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the new classification is effective from the implementation date
If your query regarding a specialised SSM case is not answered by the case officer, you may escalate it to the Specialised Processing Team using their dedicated email. Ensure the subject line includes the operational area and relevant SSM case number, and attach previous correspondence as evidence.
- Who it is for:
- businesses or individuals with unresolved specialised SSM case matters
- How to act on it:
- Send an email to [email protected] with the operational area and SSM case number in the subject line, and include previous emails as proof of prior contact
If your query to the case officer remains unanswered, you can escalate it to the NTOC via their dedicated email address. This is intended for urgent matters related to NTOC detentions and seizures. You must include the operational area and relevant SSM case number in the subject line and provide proof of prior contact.
- Who it is for:
- businesses or individuals with unresolved NTOC-related customs compliance issues
- How to act on it:
- Send an email to [email protected] with the operational area and SSM case number in the subject line, including previous emails as proof of prior contact
If no response is received within 24 working hours after escalating to the relevant Lead, the final escalation path is to Phozisa Mbiko, the Interim Business Area Lead for the Customs and Excise Compliance Cluster. This step is only valid if all prior escalation procedures were followed.
- Who it is for:
- those who have completed all prior escalation stages without resolution
- How to act on it:
- Email Phozisa Mbiko at [email protected] after 24 working hours of no response from the relevant Lead, providing proof of all prior escalation steps
If no feedback is received within 24 working hours after contacting the C& team, you may escalate the issue to Roux Raath, the Lead for NTOC and Specialised Processing Team. This requires proof that all prior escalation steps were followed.
- Who it is for:
- individuals who have exhausted both first- and second-level escalations
- How to act on it:
- Email Roux Raath at [email protected] after 24 working hours of no response from C&, providing proof of all prior escalation steps
This amendment introduces or modifies a duty rebate for specific textile-related materials, allowing eligible importers to claim reduced or zero duty on qualifying goods.
- Who it is for:
- importers of polymers of propylene film and non-woven fabrics of man-made filaments
- How to act on it:
- Apply for the rebate using the updated tariff provisions in GG 31894 R.158
This amendment imposes anti-dumping duties on certain imported construction materials, protecting local industry from unfairly priced imports.
- Who it is for:
- importers of boards, sheets, panels, and tiles from affected countries
- How to act on it:
- Comply with the anti-dumping duty requirements as specified in GG 31958 R.229
This amendment introduces an environmental levy on plastic carrier and flat bags, aiming to reduce plastic waste through pricing mechanisms.
- Who it is for:
- importers and producers of polymer-based carrier and flat bags
- How to act on it:
- Pay the environmental levy as specified in GG 32014 R.321
This amendment imposes a fuel levy on petrol, contributing to public funding for transport infrastructure and environmental programs.
- Who it is for:
- importers and refiners of petrol
- How to act on it:
- Pay the fuel levy as outlined in GG 32014 R.322