SARS-13 — Goods detained pending inspection

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.

Resolution Steps

["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

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