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South Africa: Introduction of ITAC import permit requirement for certain petroleum oils

Announcement

04 Mar 2026

In March 2026, the South African Revenue Service introduced a licensing requirement for the importation of certain petroleum oils through an update to the Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports list.

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1

1 certainly harmful

0 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Implementation date

04 Mar 2026

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Announced: 04 Mar 2026
Import licensing requirement In force

Recent update from 10 Mar 2026:

On 4 March 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) introduced a licensing requirement for the importation of certain petroleum oils and preparations. The products are classified under HS cod...

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