Customs and Excise: A Focus on Exports


Date: Jul 15, 2026

CPD hours: 1 Hour

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Event Type: Webinar

Presenter: Christo Theron
MTP(SA)

Complete your Customs and Excise learning journey with this final webinar in the three-part series. Gain practical insight into export procedures, customs documentation, valuation of goods, SAD 500 completion, and the link between customs declarations and VAT disclosure, equipping you with essential skills for customs compliance.

Overview

This webinar concluded a three-part series covering the fundamental principles of Customs and Excise. The first webinar focused on key concepts within the international supply chain, while the second addressed import compliance and the classification of goods.

The final session focused on the export process and the valuation of imported goods. Participants explored the customs procedures governing the export of goods, the required customs documentation, and the principles applied when determining the customs value of goods.

The session also provided a broad understanding of the customs processes applicable to exporting goods from South Africa, while examining the important link between customs declarations and VAT disclosure requirements.


Webinar Content

The webinar covered the following key areas:

  • Introduction
  • Customs procedures applicable to the export of goods
  • Customs documentation required when exporting goods
  • Valuation of goods for customs purposes
  • Further practical application and completion of the SAD 500

Competencies Development

On completion of this webinar, participants should have been able to demonstrate the following technical and operational competencies:

  • Identify the prescribed documentation required during the export process
  • Identify and apply customs procedures applicable to the export of goods
  • Complete the relevant sections of the SAD 500 accurately
  • Apply the rules governing the valuation of goods for customs purposes
  • Understand the relationship between customs declarations and VAT disclosure requirements

Presenter

Christo Theron

(CA(SA) H Dip Tax (Wits) M Com Tax (UP)

Christo is a recognised specialist in the field of indirect taxes. As a technical expert, he is responsible for overseeing the quality of all VAT as well as Customs and Excise opinions issued by TradeTaxPlus.

He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation from the University of Pretoria.

Christo serves as the chairperson of the SAICA VAT Committee and presents most of SAICA’s VAT seminars. He previously presented all VAT seminars for LexisNexis.

He has been involved in UNISA’s Advanced Course in VAT for many years, contributing significantly to developing the programme into one of South Africa’s leading educational tools. He continues to present the course.


CPD

Attending this webinar and the successful completion of the online assessment will secure a certificate of completion for 1 hours of Tax CPD.


Event Investment

Free for Tax Technican, Tax Practitioner, Tax Accountant CPD subscribers and Practice Packages. Not a CPD subscriber yet? Click here to register now.

  • Regular price: R230.00
  • Group booking discounts available when you register for a group.

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