Exporting and trade
Customs, freight, cross-border and currency.
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Trading into Africa
For most South African exporters the first market is on the continent, often next door. Shorter freight, reachable buyers — and rules of origin that decide the…
Freight and incoterms
Three letters that decide who pays for what, who insures it, and who carries the loss. Agreeing a price without agreeing the term is agreeing half a deal.
Getting paid across borders
The commercial risk in exporting is not usually the freight. It is being paid by a customer in a jurisdiction where chasing a debt is impractical.
Registering as an exporter
A customs client number is a prerequisite, not a formality. And the tariff code you are classified under decides duties, documents and whether preferences…
Should you export?
Pitched as the natural next step for a growing business. For many it is an expensive distraction from a domestic market they have not finished serving.
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What this obliges you to do
Requirements that attach to operating in exporting and trade.
Customs client number
Required before you can lawfully export or import commercially.
SARS Customsonce
A general description, not legal advice — requirements and thresholds change. Confirm the current position with the authority named.
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Who does this in George
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The Courier Guy George Precap Centre
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Triangle Couriers
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Valley Containers
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