Switzerland–South Africa freight: services and trade framework
South Africa is the largest economy on the African continent, with significant mining (gold, platinum, diamonds), manufacturing and financial sectors. Johannesburg is the main financial hub and Cape Town is a strategic logistics centre.
The EFTA–SACU (Southern African Customs Union) FTA has been in force since 2008. South Africa is a strategic trading partner for Switzerland in Africa for pharmaceutical products, machinery and precision goods.
Services offered by Franzosini SA for South Africa
- Sea freight FCL/LCL
- Air freight
- Customs clearance
- Distribution
- Project cargo
Specific regulations and requirements
- NRCS: National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications — mandatory compliance for numerous categories
- ITAC: International Trade Administration Commission — import licences for certain products
- SAHPRA: authorisation for pharmaceuticals and medical devices
- DAFF: permits for food and agricultural products
- Mandatory labelling in English (also recommended in Afrikaans/Zulu)
- BEE (Black Economic Empowerment): supplier compliance requirements
Trade framework and agreements
- EFTA–SACU FTA (in force since 2008)
- SACU (Southern African Customs Union)
- WTO — MFN tariff rates
- AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area)