Required documents when exporting used vehicles out of South Africa

These are the required documents and official forms when exporting vehicles from Durban to the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Please note that BLNS member countries like Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland may enjoy lower excise taxes and fees due to being part of a common customs union.  Nevertheless, the same forms and documents are required.

Some countries like Mozambique require pre-shipment inspections by subcontracted service providers such as Intertek.  Be sure to know your country’s procedure regarding this.

Documents / Forms	Issuing Agency	Additional Info
IE 91 – Application for Export Permit	International trade Administration Commission (ITAC)
Export Permit	ITAC	This is issued if application was successful
DA 550 – Bill of Entry/Bill of Export	Customs and Excise (C&E)
F178 – Request for Bank Clearance	buyer’s bank	Required only if value of vehicle exceeds SA Rand 50,000
CNV – Change of particulars of notice in respect of motor vehicles	local vehicle registering authority	CNV forms can also be downloaded from http://www.enatis.com
RPC for Export Purposes – Request for Police Clearance	local vehicle registering authority	Form must be completed by the SAPS
SARPCCO Clearance Certificate – Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Co-operation Organisation	Local police agency in the country of export
SAD500 – Customs Clearance Document	C & E	VIN/ Chassis number indicated on the form must match that on the vehicle
IRCC – Industrial Rebate Credit Certificate	Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)	This requires a proof of export such as a bill of lading or consignment note