Duty Payment & Deferment SARS Customs & Excise form

Application for Deferment DA650

Approval to defer (delay) payment of duty and VAT — paying on account at month-end instead of per shipment.

Last updated: 24 May 2026

Key facts

When you need itA regular importer wanting cash-flow relief and faster release.

Where to submitApplied for from SARS Customs; security required.

Does customs stamp it?NO PHYSICAL STAMPNo — approved by SARS, which sets your deferment limit.

Commonly confused withA payment-timing facility, not a duty exemption.

Frequently asked questions

What is the DA650?

Approval to defer (delay) payment of duty and VAT — paying on account at month-end instead of per shipment.

When and where do I lodge the DA650?

A regular importer wanting cash-flow relief and faster release. Applied for from SARS Customs; security required.

Does customs stamp the DA650?

No — approved by SARS, which sets your deferment limit.

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