The new Cargo Processing System (CPS) has been implemented on 20 April 2018 under the RCG project as per the new legislative framework that reports cargo reporting. Draft rules were set out in section 8 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 which are based on the draft rules of Chapter 3 of the Customs Control Act, 2014.
SARS communications have indicated that the Reporting of Conveyances and Goods or RCG rollout presents minimal changes for land border clients “as the submission of electronic road manifests has already been implemented under the Manifest Processing (MPR) system. The CPS is expected to significantly improve cargo management and supply chain security. The benefits of the automation of the system ensure that SARS operates according to internationally standardized procedures. These standards are fundamental to the facilitation of legitimate trade, and secure supply chains pave the way for the implementation of the Preferred Trader/Authorised Economic Operator.
For more information, please visit the SARS website at https://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Customs-Excise/AboutCustoms/Pages/New-Customs-Legislation-update.aspx