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Licensed customs clearing & clearance agent services in South Africa

As a licensed clearing agent, Sterdts provides expert customs clearance agent support for commercial importers and exporters in South Africa.

  SARS licensed clearing agent
  Air, sea and road freight clearances
  B2B customs clearance specialist support
  Credit terms of up to 90 days for clearing services

For importers, exporters, and trade partners moving cargo to or from South Africa.

Commercial clearing enquiries • South Africa import/export focus • Document and scope reviewed before next steps • Clear communication on what we need to proceed

  4.8 out of 5 

We review clearing quote requests, customs estimates, ocean clearing rates, and container clearance cost enquiries for commercial shipments.

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HOW IT WORKS

HOW IT WORKS

1 Send your customs details

Specify the commodity, HS codes, and customs status so our customs clearing specialists can assess the enquiry accurately.

2 We review clearing scope

Our customs clearance team reviews your documentation and route requirements to identify the correct next steps for SARS compliance.

3 You receive next steps

We come back with the next step, quote path, or any clarification needed so your clearance can move forward with the correct actions.

WHAT WE HANDLE

Typical expert clearance solutions include:

WHAT WE HANDLE
Typical expert clearance solutions include:


Import customs clearing

Support for commercial import enquiries that need a South Africa-side clearing agent for coordination and guidance.


Export customs clearing

Support for commercial export enquiries that need clearance agent coordination and clear next-step communication.


Air, sea, and road options

Support for enquiries that need help at origin, destination, or across both sides of the move.


Door, port, and depot routing

Support for partner enquiries linked to a specific route, lane, or country-to-country requirement.


Customs clearance services

Full support for enquiries that need customs-related review as part of the wider commercial shipment process.


Dedicated clearing agent

Our team acts as your specialized customs clearance agent to ensure full cargo and SARS compliance.

Yes. We can offer 30-, 60-, or 90-day credit terms, subject to a credit check and approval from our trade credit insurance provider.

We handle most commercial shipment types... as your clearing agent, we assist with sea, air, and road clearances for traders and exporters.

Yes. We are part of logistics networks, and details can be provided on request, together with references or examples of work completed for current partners.

At minimum, we need your company name, cargo type, and the level of customs clearance support you need to assess the scope faster.

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

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