Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964)

Customs and Excise Rules

Chapter VIII : Registration, Licensing and Accredited Clients

Rules for Section 64G of the Act

Licensing of, and conditions and procedures applicable to, degrouping depots contemplated in section 6(1)(hC) and 64G for goods imported by air

Requirements in respect of the premises, equipment and security of the degrouping depot
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64G.09
(a)The applicant for a degrouping depot licence must be the owner or lessee of the premises of the proposed degrouping depot and must submit a certified copy of the title deed or lease with the application.
(b)In addition to the requirements of paragraph (a), an application for a degrouping depot licence will only be considered if the premises, security and equipment of the proposed depot, conform with and are declared in a certificate signed by the person authorized to apply for a licence as conforming to the following requirements:
(i)The buildings and other structures are constructed as shown on the plan submitted;
(ii)the buildings are structurally sound, safeguarded against fire, secure against burglary, and the whole premises are fenced with security fencing;
(iii)all windows, doors, gates and other means of access are fully secured with adequate locking devices;
(iv)the premises are protected by security measures to prevent illegal delivery of goods from the degrouping depot;
(v)a separate area is provided in a building for the safekeeping of goods which may not be released due to detention or seizure;
(vi)the degrouping depot is equipped with the necessary equipment and appliances to handle all goods contained therein and perform all relevant functions; and
(vii)a secure enclosed area or strong room facilities are provided in a building for the safe storage of broached packages and high risk articles.
(c)For the purposes of officers who may perform any function at the degrouping depot, the degrouping operator must provide at own cost when required—
(i)suitable accommodation, office furniture and parking and sanitary facilities;
(ii)sufficient space and facilities such as scales and other equipment for use by officers to conduct examinations;
(iii)the necessary staff to ensure reliable service for the opening, unpacking, presenting for examination, repacking and closing of containers, boxes or packages;
(iv)any other equipment as may be required for the safety or for any other purpose by officers for carrying out their duties,
(d)The degrouping depot must be serviced by road transport and situated within 20 kilometres from a customs and excise airport appointed in terms of section 6 or such further distance as the Commissioner, on good cause shown, may allow.