The NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) requires import documentation to be completed if you are intending to import a vehicle or if you have legally imported a vehicle. Your import documents can be obtained with the assistance of Red Tape.

Key things to note

• All imported vehicles must be registered with the South African Licensing Department in order to use the vehicle on South African roads.

• You need to be registered as an importer in order to bring vehicles into the country.

IMPORTER REGISTRATION

• All individuals and companies wanting to import vehicles and goods exceeding the value of R150,000 in a calendar year must be registered as importers in South Africa. 

• Please note that all vehicles can only be imported under the registered owner's name. 

• If you have purchased a vehicle and wish to import it, you MUST register as an importer. 

• Red Tape is licensed as a import/export registrar - contact us to get your licence. 

Let us help you with your vehicle import paperwork

Red Tape is a trusted service provider to large vehicle importers with more than 20 years of import experience in South Africa. We have solid relationships with the Licensing Department and can help you to expedite the import process.

Red Tape will obtain all the documentation for you, including letters of authority (LoA).​