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The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reiterated that all goods entering the Republic of South Sudan must be accompanied by an E-Permit Certificate, warning that failure to comply with customs procedures could lead to penalties, cargo delays, or seizure of goods.
In a public notice issued Monday, the authority said the
E-Permit system remains a key tool for improving efficiency, strengthening
transparency, and protecting government revenue used to fund public services
across the country.
The SSRA stated that the E-Permit Certificate is issued free
of charge and is now a legal requirement for all imported goods entering South
Sudan.
“The E-Permit system provides a verifiable audit trail for
each shipment, reducing illicit trade, protecting national revenues, and
supporting the delivery of public services,” the notice asserted.
It emphasized that importers, exporters, and customs agents
must provide accurate information regarding the destination and value of
shipments.
The SSRA also raised concerns over what it described as
misconduct by some Customs Clearing and Forwarding Agents operating within
South Sudan and neighboring countries.
“Some Customs Clearing & Forwarding Agents (CFAs) within
the country and in the neighboring countries have engaged in cargo diversion,
document manipulation, and misinformation,” it added.
“Such practices undermine revenue collection, distort trade,
and may result in delays, penalties, or seizure of cargo.”
The authority urged traders and clearing agents to comply
fully with customs procedures and to avoid relying on unofficial information
from third parties.