Durban port: pre-shipment document checklist
Prepare documents for NRCS LOA (selected categories) under current South Africa requirements, consistent with invoice, packing list and B/L.
Key points
- Under current South Africa requirements, prepare documents for NRCS LOA (selected categories) consistent with the invoice, packing list and bill of lading.
- Check whether the product falls under a compulsory specification; the local importer applies for the LOA.
- This compiles public rules for pre-shipment checks; applicable categories, inspection bodies and documents are confirmed by the destination authority and the importer.
Under current South Africa requirements, prepare documents for NRCS LOA (selected categories) consistent with the invoice, packing list and bill of lading.
Check whether the product falls under a compulsory specification; the local importer applies for the LOA
This compiles public rules for pre-shipment checks; applicable categories, inspection bodies and documents are confirmed by the destination authority and the importer.
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