| 64E.14 |
The holder of Level 1 accredited client status is entitled to— |
| (a) |
any one or more of the following benefits as may be determined by the Commissioner generally, for a particular category of clients, or in a particular case: |
| (i) |
The services of a Client Relationship Manager; |
| (ii) |
reduction of the amount of any security required in terms of the Act; |
| (iii) |
fewer documentary and physical inspections for compliance risks; |
| (iv) |
prioritising of requests for tariff and valuation determinations; |
| (v) |
prioritising of access to non-intrusive inspection techniques when goods are stopped or detained for inspection; |
| (vi) |
prioritising and expediting of inspections; |
| (vii) |
the inspection of goods at the client’s premises on appointment, irrespective of the type of goods, and the exemption from payment of a fee for such inspections; and |
| (viii) |
authorisation to make use, in accordance with an agreement entered into with SARS, of a unique SARS logo identifying the holder recognised by SARS as a person with Authorised Economic Operator status; and |
| (b) |
recognition by other customs authorities of the Level 1 accredited client status issued to the holder— |
| (i) |
to the extent provided for in mutual recognition arrangements between SARS and such customs authorities, published on the SARS website; and |
| (ii) |
provided that consent has been given by the holder on the electronic application for the sharing of such information as may be necessary to assure effective and continued mutual recognition; and |
[Rule 64E(64E.14)(b)(ii) substituted by section 7(a) of Notice No. R.4135, GG49792, dated 1 December 2023 - effective 8 December 2023]
| (c) |
co-ordination of interventions undertaken or required to mitigate compliance risks in respect of such holder’s goods by officers and officials from other government agencies— |
| (i) |
to the extent provided for in memoranda of understanding between SARS and such agencies; and |
| (ii) |
provided that consent has been given by the holder on the electronic application for the sharing of such information as may be necessary for the facilitation of the coordinated intervention. |
[Rule 64E(64E.14)(c) substituted by section 7(b) of Notice No. R.4135, GG49792, dated 1 December 2023 - effective 8 December 2023]
Statistics Act, 1999
