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South Africa: Removal of import licensing requirement for products under HS 4909

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26 Nov 2025

In November 2025, the South African Revenue Service updated the Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports list. This update notably exempted tariff code 4909 (Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings) from ITAC import permit control.

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1

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Implementation date

26 Nov 2025

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Updated: 26 Nov 2025
Import licensing requirement In force

Recent update from 26 Nov 2025:

On 26 November 2025, the government of South Africa updated the national Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports List. As part of this update, the International Trade Administration Commissio...

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