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SAFS Group unites over a century of combined customs and logistics experience to navigate complex trade environments, safeguard compliance, and unlock global opportunities.

Whether you’re moving goods across borders or across oceans, SAFS Group delivers confidence every step of the way.

Our operating company, SAFS Trading (Pty) Ltd, has been a SARS‑licensed customs clearing and forwarding specialist since 2013, ensuring that every shipment is managed with precision and care.

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2013

SARS-licensed since

100+

Years of combined customs leadership

AEO 2

Accreditation level held

6

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At the foundation of SAFS Group, SAFS Trading (Pty) Ltd provides customs clearing and freight forwarding expertise with a proven track record.

Looking ahead, we are building a broader logistics infrastructure and a fully integrated network designed to support your business across every stage of the supply chain.

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Tariff codes: Importers’ compliance anchor

Tariff classification is the foundation of customs compliance. Each imported product must be assigned the correct tariff code in Schedule No. 1 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964. That code determines the applicable customs duty rates, permit requirements from authoritative regulators, eligibility for trade agreement preferences, and the application of anti-dumping, countervailing or safeguard duties. South African importers are legally accountable for the code declared—even

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Anti-dumping duties: a cautionary note to importers

Anti-dumping duties are additional charges that South Africa places on certain imported products when they are sold locally at unfairly low prices. These duties apply on top of normal customs tariffs and can significantly raise landed costs. Importers need to check them carefully before placing orders, as they vary by product, country, and sometimes even by manufacturer. On 28 September 2026, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) confirmed t

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Fuel surge drives freight costs

The October fuel price increase has lifted diesel costs by R2.84–R3.24 per litre from 7 October 2026. Importers will feel the impact in two places: higher fuel surcharges on sea freight and rising cartage rates for moving containers from the port to their premises. Both stem from the same source—a surge in international oil prices linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Government confirms October fuel adjustmentsThe Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede M