SERVICES

a. Customs Brokerage & Consultancy
b. Import / Export Forwarding
c. Domestic Transport & Cross-Border Brokerage
d. Supplementary Services


Forwarding & Clearing is a critical element of a global business. It is also a risk-inherent and challenging operation regulated by country specific rules and regulations. Further, there is significant exposure and liability. Achieving success is critical within the supply chain.
Forwarding & Customs clearing is a discipline encompassing the many tasks that move goods at optimum speed across borders, to the right people in the right place at the right time and accompanied by accurate and compliant paperwork. IMEX focuses on accuracy, compliance, efficiency and speed through the supply chain. When conducted effectively, IMEX has a positive impact on an organization’s bottom line. In contrast, poorly managed operations can damage an organization’s compliant status and have serious repercussions on a company’s profitability.


Customs Brokerage Consultation

Customs clearing is a complex maze of trade & government regulations, Import/Export documentation, valuation analyses, complex tariff, procedure and constantly changing legislation. Providing trade professionals with the skills required to effectively manage clearing is vital to an organization’s success—but professional, skilled and experienced staff are scarce, can be expensive to manage and hard to retain. The damage caused by poor management of an organization’s compliance and operations can be devastating. Without attention to detail and up-to-date knowledge, a business is subject to enormous risk and can be severely penalized, ranging from substantial fines and/or loss of trade privileges to jail time for chief executives, production shut down and inventory delays to clients because goods are stuck at the authorities. We offers a realistic and affordable solutions.

IMEX is a dedicated independent Customs and Freight Consultant, we recognise the need for adaptability, agility and modularity in our sector. Simply stated, no two companies are the same. Every company has unique needs and policies.

Our focused remain on compliance. We bring professional experience coupled with modern, flexible and cost effective innovations to Freight Agents, Customs brokers, Logistics’ and Supply Chains and companies operating in South Africa.


Supplementary Services

• General client visitation/servicing
• Tariff Determinations / Valuation / Disputes
• Compliance assessment and recommendations
• Internal / External document audits
• Mitigation & representation at SARS
• Registration & Licensing
• Identifying Industrial (IR) & General Rebates (GR) opportunities / incentives
• Bond / Rebate registrations/de-registrations
• Customs Inspections & Representation
• IAA – Internal Administrative Appeals
• ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Deferment registrations / Increase / de-registrations
• Abandonment & Destruction
• ITAC / DTI Permits
• Duty Relief / Protection / Tariff Investigation
• Market Intelligence
• International Trade Consulting – Import / Export
• VAT – Direct & Indirect Tax
• Drawbacks


Bottom Line Benefits

• Improved regulatory compliance
• Work in partnership to address risk
• A skilled and highly knowledgeable national team of Consultants at your disposal
• Exclusive representation of your company with SARS
• Exclusive consultancy to your clients – “we work for you”
• Continued Internal & external document audits
• Analysing your corporate business processes and deliver solutions that are measurable and quantifiable
• Keeping abreast of changes made by Customs and sharing of information
• Advice that is independent and objective
• Security – Non-disclosure Agreements / Restraint of Trade –Service Level Agreement
• Adhere to elevated standards of business practice & ethics
• Feedback and reporting