South African Revenue Service Status Code 13 — goods have been detained at the port of entry pending physical inspection or documentary verification. Common at Durban, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth.
["Submit Certificate of Conformity from approved inspection body","Correct HS code classification","Provide commercial invoice and packing list","Engage licensed customs broker","Apply for re-inspection if CoC rejected"]
Authority: SARS
Typical Delay: 7 days