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facebookCustoms Clearance & Registration Process
Documents you need for customs clearance and vehicle registration are:
- Cancellation Certificate [both in Japanese & in English].
- Bill of Lading [Original 1st & 2nd].
- Commercial Invoice.
- Letter of Authorization [The letter confirming that you are giving legal rights to clearing agent to act on your behalf].
- ID copy [e.g. own Passport copy].
[Step 1]
We will send you documents 1) - 3) via DHL (Cancellation Certificate, Bill of Lading, and Invoice).
Please prepare documents 4), 5) above by yourself.
[Step 2]
- Prepare for the local customs clearance.
- Arrange with the clearing agent for procedure. SBT have own designated clearing agent [i.e., Noble Shipping].
You may also arrange your own preferred agent. - Documents you need are as mentioned above.
[Step 3]
Once you know the arrival schedule of your purchased vehicle to Durban port, you will need to prepare for customs clearance.
SBT can introduce you to our designated clearing agent called Noble Shipping, or you may also choose to arrange by yourself your preferred clearing agent.
Documents you need to submit to clearing agent are:
Letter of Authorization, ID copy (e.g., Passport copy), plus the 3 documents mentioned above (Cancellation Certificate, Bill of Lading, Invoice).
[Step 4]
After the vehicle arrives in South Africa, there will be a process of duty & tax payment, Police check for registration, and Road worthiness check to obtain number plate.
Local clearing agent such as Noble Shipping can give you precise advice.
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Wide Range of CarsOur friendly sales staff are happy to talk with you.
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Uncompromised QualityWe do a thorough inspection before shipping so only quality is delivered to you.
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Offering Best PricesYou can find a wide range of vehicles that are kept in your range.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Import Scheme
It’s depend on car size. Example (Small cars - $700, Sedan - $850, Van & small trucks $1000).
To import a foreign registered vehicle into South Africa you need an Import Permit and a Letter of Authority from South African Bureau of Standards (SABS).
Basically used vehicles are prohibited by South African laws, but some collectors' items are exceptions, such as classic cars or racing cars (Nissan GT-R, etc.).
Please contact SABS for details. https://www.sabs.co.za
Customer should pay 100% of vehicle and freight charge in advance.
* Tax Rates depend on the type of vehicles. Please inquire at your local clearing agent for the latest updates.
The SBT Team
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