Description

If you want to export chemicals to South Africa, you need special permission from ITAC. ITAC will decide if it is in the best interests of the public to import the chemicals.

The export control measure provided by means of this service enhances control for environmental health and security, as well as for safety and quality compliance. It also ensures that the chemicals comply with environmental requirements.

Steps to follow

• Complete the application forms listed below
• supply a certified copy of your identity document and/or a proxy letter if you are applying for a company 
• submit the application forms and supporting documentation such as SAPS Narcotics Desk recommendation to the Directorate: Import and Export Control.

Legal framework

(Documents are provided in PDF format. To open PDF documents, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or higher installed on your computer.)

International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act 71 of 2002)

Service standard

It may take up to three days to process your application.

Cost

The service is free.

Forms to complete

(Forms are provided in PDF format. To open PDF documents, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or higher installed on your computer.)

• Application for export permit (general goods) 
• Application to register as an exporter or change of current information (ieps 230-b)
• Export authorization

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