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Customs @ Wylie is an initiative of Shepstone & Wylie's International Transport, Trade and Energy Division.
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We offer national and international Customs and Excise expertise which aims to prevent or correct non-compliance with Customs and Excise Laws.
We have offices in Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Richards Bay, Pietermaritzburg and London.
Customs @ Wylie addresses the entire spectrum of technical Customs and Excise related issues and we focus on simplifying the relations with Customs in an attempt to save our clients money, whilst at the same time ensuring that they comply with Customs legislation.
Uniquely, Customs @ Wylie has the ability to not only provide technical Customs and Excise expertise but is also able, through its association with Shepstone & Wylie, to see any dispute through to litigation and offer legal assistance, whenever it becomes necessary.
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Shepstone & Wylie was established in 1892 and has specialized in matters of an international transport and trade nature for over 115 years.
Shepstone & Wylie's International Transport, Trade & Energy Division has been at the forefront of some of the most significant Supreme Court of Appeal decisions in the history of South African Customs & Excise.
This has gained Shepstone & Wylie the respect of South African Revenue Services, who appreciates the team's technical ability, as well as its unwavering integrity.
Our team has formidable international experience, enabling us to assist with Customs & Excise issues beyond the South African borders, and comprises of a National Manager with 17 years of International Customs experience and also a number of lawyers who, in their own right, are undisputed authorities on Customs & Excise matters.
Our team is able to service the industry throughout South Africa as well as internationally and boasts international experience in Kenya, Angola, Nigeria, Rwanda, Malawi, Egypt, Thailand, Bangladesh, Mozambique and Malaysia.
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Our Customs and Excise related services include:-
Representation
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Representing Industry on matters of common concern such as:-
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The Third Party Liquid Bulk Forum - which was established to address Customs on specific operational difficulties experienced in this industry in their attempt to comply with the provisions of the Customs & Excise Act.
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Customs & Excise Act re-write - we actively participate in recommending best practice and legislative changes on behalf of interested industry groups during the re-writing process, which is currently underway. Our continuous involvement in this process will enable us to be in a position to advise interested parties when the new Customs Bill is published or circulated for comment.
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South African Ship Suppliers Association (SASSA) - We have been working together with SASSA and Customs in order to facilitate a new tariff heading and amendments to the Act to accommodate this unique industry.
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Recoveries
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Recovering your money on a NO CURE, NO PAY basis, for:-
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Refunds
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Rebates
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Drawbacks
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Liquidation of Provisional Payments
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Release of Guarantees
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Audits
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Conducting audits of your Customs and Excise facilities to prevent non-compliance and encourage corrective measures, as an in-house quality assurance mechanism.
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Registrations
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Registering, licensing and helping you stay within the boundaries of Customs facilities including:-
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SARS Accredited Clients Scheme
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Warehouses and Rebate Stores
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Operating within the IDZ
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Importer, Exporter, Clearing Agents
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Deferments
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Container Terminals & Depots
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Permits
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Dispute Resolution
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Resolving disputes and making representations to Customs and Excise on your behalf.
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Technical Opinions
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Providing technical opinions on:-
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Alternative solutions for Temporary Imports
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Tariff Classification
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Customs Valuations
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Preferential Agreements
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Goods in Overstay
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Enhancing your Customs & Excise capacity
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Enhancing your in house Customs and Excise capacity through:-
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Customs @ Wylie Flyer, which we circulate regularly, containing current and relevant Customs related issues and information.
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Training your staff on relevant Customs and Excise topics - at your premises or ours to address specific issues.
Customs @ Wylie represents the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, University of Canberra, Australia, in South Africa. This allows candidates to enroll through us for unique, internationally accredited, Customs qualifications.
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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What is the difference between Customs and Excise?
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Customs relates to the control of imported goods whereas Excise relates to the control of locally manufactured goods.
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Are all imported goods subject to Customs Control?
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Yes, all imported goods are subject to Customs Control; however the Customs Act lists a number of goods which can be cleared in a simplified manner. These goods include:-
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Containers temporarily imported
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Human remains
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Is a Shipping Line's Containers supposed to be taken up into the State Warehouse or Virtual State Warehouse?
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No, only GOODS are taken up into a State Warehouse.
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What happens if my imported goods, for which I needed an Import Permit from ITAC arrives, without the Permit being issued?
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Customs will confiscate the goods because it would have been illegally imported.
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| Customs @ Wylie |
| Tel:- +27 31 575 7000 |
| Fax:- +27 31 575 7100 |
| Email:- customs@wylie.co.za |
| Website:- www.wylie.co.za. |
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