Customs Clearing Course

Understand the Customs Clearing Process in South Africa

This online short course explains how customs declarations, duties, VAT and compliance work in real clearing environments.

Online | Self-paced | 12 Weeks | Certificate of Completion

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

This course is designed for:

• Individuals working with customs declarations or clearing documentation

• Freight forwarding and logistics professionals

• Import/export administrators dealing with SARS customs requirements

• Business owners managing their own customs clearance or liaising with an agent

• Individuals entering the customs or trade compliance environment

(Prior exposure to import/export or logistics is recommended but not required.)

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By completing this course, you will understand:

• How the South African customs clearing process works from submission to release

• How customs legislation affects day-to-day clearing operations

• How goods are classified, valued, and assessed for duties and VAT

• How customs declarations are prepared and reviewed

• Where compliance risks and costly errors commonly occur

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Customs & Excise Framework
Understand how SARS Customs operates and the legal responsibilities involved in customs clearance.

Module 2: Tariff Classification (Harmonised System)
Learn how goods are classified and why correct classification matters.

Module 3: Customs Valuation
Understand how customs values are determined and applied.

Module 4: Duties, VAT & Rebates
Learn how duties and VAT are calculated and how costs are affected.

Module 5: Customs Declarations & Carrier Release
Understand how customs declarations are prepared and accepted, including the SAD 500 in detail.

HOW THE COURSE WORKS

• 100% online and self-paced

• Access via the School of Shipping learning platform

• Study at your own pace within the course period

• Academic support online from a subject matter expert

• Administrative support via email and telephone

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion:

• All assessments are completed online

• No formal examinations

• Minimum competency requirement applies

• A Digital Certificate of Completion is issued

Try our quick quiz to check your  Customs Knowledge

TAKE THE CUSTOMS KNOWLEDGE QUIZ BY CLICKING HERE