Origin & Preferential Trade SARS Customs & Excise form

Certificate / Declaration of Origin ORIGIN

A family of SARS origin documents (DA46A.03 Form A, DA46A1 AGOA textile certificate, DA46A2 GSP, DA59 Declaration of Origin, DA49A.01 Supplier's Declaration) that establish where goods were made.

Last updated: 24 May 2026

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ORIGIN — A family of SARS origin documents (DA46A.03 Form A, DA46A1 AGOA textile certificate, DA46A2 GSP, DA59 Declaration of Origin, DA49A.01 Supplier's Declaration) that establish where goods were made.

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Key facts

When you need itYour export needs proof of origin to unlock lower duty under AGOA, GSP or other schemes.
Where to submitApplied for / lodged with SARS Customs depending on the scheme and destination.
Does customs stamp it?STAMP REQUIREDYes — endorsed by SARS where the scheme requires official certification.
Commonly confused withWhich one depends on destination and agreement — JLog matches the right certificate to your route.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ORIGIN?

A family of SARS origin documents (DA46A.03 Form A, DA46A1 AGOA textile certificate, DA46A2 GSP, DA59 Declaration of Origin, DA49A.01 Supplier's Declaration) that establish where goods were made.

When and where do I lodge the ORIGIN?

Your export needs proof of origin to unlock lower duty under AGOA, GSP or other schemes. Applied for / lodged with SARS Customs depending on the scheme and destination.

Does customs stamp the ORIGIN?

Yes — endorsed by SARS where the scheme requires official certification.

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