ITAC Vehicle Export Clearance

If you want to export your South African-bought car to another country, you will need to apply for an obtain an ITAC Vehicle Export Clearance permit. This post will help you better understand the process, why these permits are essential, and how Apostil.co.za can help you obtain your permit in record time.

💡 Download the ITAC IE362 Application Form here.

What is ITAC?

ITAC is the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa. They ensure that Import and Export Control measures that arise from domestic laws and International Agreements are enforced.

Before you can export certain goods out of South Africa, you must have a permit ensuring you comply with the applicable export control measures. These permits also help control the outflow of goods of strategic nature or stolen goods. Vehicles are of strategic nature and often stolen. This is why the ITAC Vehicle Export Clearance is such a vital step in combatting cross-border movements of stolen goods.

What are the steps I must take to apply for an ITAC Vehicle Export Clearance permit?

Before you can apply for an ITAC Vehicle Export Clearance permit, you may need to apply for and obtain a Police Clearance Certificate for your vehicle. Clearance Certificates for vehicles are issued by SAPS officers appointed by Export Clearance Officers. The document is an official RSA document and issued by the government.

This is yet another step in helping to combat the illegal movement of smuggled and stolen goods (including vehicles) between the borders of South African Regional Police Chief Cooperation Organisation (SARPCCO) countries.

💡 You can learn more about the SARPCCO countries here.

How to apply for the ITAC Vehicle Export Clearance permit

Applying for a Police Clearance for your vehicle on its own is a tedious and time-consuming process. Not even to mention delays in the export permit process. Apostil.co.za can assist in taking care of the clearance for your vehicle’s export.

The ITAC IE362 Application for Export Permit form – Motor Vehicles is required for the process.

Apostil can assist with your ITAC Vehicle Export Permit

We handle everything including applying for an ITAC Vehicle Export Clearance Permit for Motor Vehicles and submitting your documents to the Department of Transport, the Department of Trade and Industry and Customs and Excise.

Without the help of documentation specialists, this process can take anywhere up to two months. But Apostil.co.za can assist in as little as 5 working days (excluding courier time), depending on certain factors.

For more information on the process and pricing, get in touch with us right now.