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Please note that SARS have changed the DA185 and the Certificate of Origin System for SADC.
The SADC Certificates of Origin operates in a similar fashion as the EUR1. They are only available in MP from SARS at the Lebombo Border Post. The exporters will, however, need to amend their status in terms of their customs code number by completing the new annexes to the DA185.
The completed forms can be submitted in the usual way or presented to SARS at the border on application for the Certificates of Origin.
The exporter will only be able to qualify for duty free status into the SADC Free Trade Area if he / she ships under a SADC Certificate of Origin.
The FORM ‘A’ from the Chambers will not work in this regard.
Please follow the link for the latest version of the DA185 and the required annexure for exporter and producer for SADC.
http://www.sars.gov.za/ce/registration/Registration%20main.htm
Enquiries : Andrew Bülter
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PROCEDURE FOR COMPLETION OF CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN
BLOCK 1 - EXPORTER
This box must indicate the name and physical address of the South African Exporter as per invoice.
A PO Box Address is only allowed when a letter of Credit is accompanying the certificates. We will need a copy of the LC.
BLOCK 2 - CONSIGNEE
This box should show the name and address of the overseas receiver of the goods shipped. In certain circumstances, may be
made out “To Order”.
BLOCK 3 - COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
State country of manufacture. The rules state that one (1) Certificate of Origin must be completed per country of origin.
BLOCK 4 - MODE OF TRANSPORT
State sea freight, airfreight, road, rail or multimodal transport if need be.
BLOCK 5 - REMARKS
Although no entry is required in this box, there is no objection to insertion of Letter of Credit number, import licence
number etc. Should the Letter of Credit number appear however, a copy of the Letter of Credit should be attached.
BLOCK 6 - ITEM NUMBER
Refers to items as enumerated on the commercial invoice. Need not be listed separately, if comparable description may be
enumerated as 1 – 10 etc.
BLOCK 7 - MARKS AND NUMBERS
This refers to the actual marks and numbers stenciled or otherwise affixed to the packages being shipped. Usual practice is
a combination of : -
Lead marks which serve to identify either consignor / consignee; Port marks which identify port, airport or other place of
destination; Any reference number as required by the contract; and the actual package numbers. e.g. 1 of 1, 1 – 10, 1/15.
BLOCK 8 - DESCRIPTION OF GOODS
The goods must be described by their usual trade description. This should be sufficient detail to clearly indicate the nature
of the goods and should not be vague or general. e.g. Spare parts, nor should it solely be given by reference to a trademark
or brand name. The description should be fully comparable with the description on the commercial invoice. Details of
packaging should also be stated here.
BLOCK 9 - QUANTITY
May be total units or total cartons. In either case state unit / carton.
BLOCK 10 - INVOICE PRICE
State invoice value and currency viz $ or R. If transshipped, “Not Declared” may be inserted. A copy of the invoice to be attached to application.
The rest of the form should be completed as indicated.
NB. The Affidavit (white copy), full details should be given as indicated on the form. The
Chamber of Commerce is not authorized to issue any Certificates of Origin having been signed by
Designated Company Drivers or Messengers.
We must have a Formal Undertaking on your company letterhead and a letter of Authority stating all
persons authorized to sign for C.O.O.’s.
A COO can not be stamped with out a copy of the Commercial Invoice.
If you require Invoices, packing lists or any other documents to be stamped please bring extra copies of the
documents as we need to keep a set of these documents.
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