Our services ensure compliance with complex regulations governing the import and export of goods, including tariff disputes/amendments, valuation, origin, rebates and refunds duties, and tax laws. Jobe Inc help companies navigate the legalities, minimize risks of non-compliance, resolve disputes with authorities, and optimize our clients’ supply chain costs. With South Africa’s trade laws being subject to frequent changes, expert legal guidance is essential to maintain smooth operations and avoid financial penalties. Our key services include:

Customs Compliance and Advisory

• Offering guidance on complying with South Africa’s customs and excise regulations.
• Helping businesses navigate the South African Revenue Service (SARS) customs requirements.
• Advising on tariffs, duties, taxes, and valuation of goods for customs purposes.

Customs Disputes and Litigation

• Representing clients in disputes with SARS related to customs duties, excise taxes, classification of goods, or valuation issues.
• Challenging penalties or fines imposed by SARS for non-compliance.
• Assisting with appeals to the customs tribunal and higher courts.

Customs Audit and Investigations

• Assisting businesses during audits by SARS related to customs and excise duties.
• Helping to resolve issues stemming from customs investigations or allegations of non-compliance or fraud.

Tariff Classification and Valuation

• Advising on the correct tariff codes for goods being imported or exported, ensuring that businesses are applying the correct rates for customs duties.
• Assisting with valuation disputes for goods, including handling adjustments related to customs valuation methodologies.

Excise Taxation on Goods

• Providing assistance with the payment of excise duties on specific goods such as alcohol, tobacco, fuel, and motor vehicles.
• Ensuring businesses comply with excise duty regulations and helping to avoid penalties related to excise tax evasion.

International Trade and Agreements

• Offering advice on international trade agreements and how they impact customs and excise duty obligations (e.g., SACU agreements or trade deals with the EU).
• Helping businesses understand preferential tariff schemes and customs duties for goods traded across borders.

Customs Facilitation and Logistics

• Assisting with customs clearance processes for businesses importing and exporting goods.
• Advising on the use of customs brokers, compliance certificates, and other logistics-related matters.

Customs and Excise Exemptions or Refunds

• Helping businesses apply for any available exemptions from customs and excise duties.
• Assisting in claiming refunds for overpaid duties or taxes.