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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To apply for getting Customs Clearance Declaration in person, the applicant has to visit any nearest Customs office.
#The contact and address details of the Customs office in various locations are listed in the following link: [https://www.sars.gov.za/Contact/Pages/Customs.aspx Link]
#Visit any nearest Customs Office branch and obtain an Application form for getting Customs Clearance Declaration from the respective department. Or click here to download: [http://www.sars.gov.za/AllDocs/OpsDocs/SARSForms/SAD%20500%20Customs%20Declaration%20Form%20-%20External%20Form.pdf Link]
#Complete the form as required with relevant details under respective sections. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
#After completing, attach all the documents required for the process with the completed form.
#Then, proceed to submit the package to the relevant authority at the branch office for further processes. Make the necessary payment as directed.
#After all the processes have got completed, the concerned authorities will proceed to make the necessary actions for the clearance issue process.
#The applicant can obtain any information regarding the progress of his/her request, from the office where the application has been made.
 
==Required Documents==
Please refer “supporting documents” section in the following document for list of required documents: [https://www.sars.gov.za/AllDocs/OpsDocs/Policies/SC-CF-55%20-%20Clearance%20Declaration%20-%20External%20Policy.pdf Link]

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''South African Revenue Service (SARS) - Head Office''', 
Lehae la Sars Building, 299 Bronkhorst Street, 
New Muckleneuk, Brooklyn, 
PRETORIA 
Postal address: Private Bag X923 
Pretoria,0001 
Tel: (012) 422 4000 
Call Centre: 0800 00 7277 
Fax number: (012) 422 5180 
Email: For Tax Practitioners: pcc@sars.gov.za 
Email: For Taxpayers: contactus@sars.gov.za 
Website: [https://www.sars.gov.za/contact-us/ Contacts link] 
 
[https://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php?title=South_Africa_-_;The_following_listed_are_Department_of_South_African_Revenue_Service_(SARS)_contacts_details_per_region_in_South_Africa South African Revenue Service (SARS) Region Contacts Details]
 
[https://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php/South_Africa_-_The_following_listed_are_Department_of_South_African_Revenue_Service_(SARS)_braches_in_all_the_major_regions_in_South_Africa: South African Revenue Service (SARS) Branches] 
 
==Eligibility==
*Any importer or exporter should apply for a Customs Clearance when he/she wants to any import/export process.
*The person applying must possess relevant registration or license as prescribed in Registration, Licensing and Designation external policy.

 
==Fees==
You can obtain the prescribed fees details from the office that you visit to apply. 

 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

 
==Documents to Use==
Application form: [https://www.sars.gov.za/AllDocs/OpsDocs/SARSForms/SAD%20500%20Customs%20Declaration%20Form%20-%20External%20Form.pdf Link] 

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
*Customs Clearance Declaration applications can also be lodged through Electronic Data Interchange which can be found in detail in the following link: [https://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Customs-Excise/Registration-and-Licensing/Pages/Electronic-Data-Interchange-(EDI).aspx Link]

*Applicants are advised to refer the following document for getting assistance in completing declaration formats: [https://www.sars.gov.za/AllDocs/OpsDocs/Manuals/SC-CF-04%20-%20Completion%20of%20declarations%20-%20External%20Manual.pdf Link]

 
==Required Information==
*Particulars of the Importer/Exporter
*Details of the office of Destination or Departure
*Identification document number
*Relevant registration number
*Declaration particulars
*Financial data and other costs details
*Location of goods
*Package particulars and Goods Description
*Duties and taxes’ particulars
*Other relevant information

 
==Need for the Document==
Every importer, exporter, owner of the goods or his / her agent must, before the goods are imported into or exported from South Africa, lodge a CCD for processing and release by Customs. CCDs are legal statements and are binding on importers and exporters and as such CCD(s) must be completed accurately in all respects. 

 
==Information which might help==
SC-CF-55 - Clearance Declaration - External Policy: [https://www.sars.gov.za/AllDocs/OpsDocs/Policies/SC-CF-55%20-%20Clearance%20Declaration%20-%20External%20Policy.pdf Link] 

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

 
==External Links==
[https://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Customs-Excise/ClearDecl/Pages/default.aspx Link] 

 
==Others==
More information which might help people.

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