Duty Payment & Deferment SARS Customs & Excise form

Special / Extra Attendance DA73

Request (and pay) for a Customs officer to attend outside normal hours or away from a normal place — e.g. an after-hours or weekend clearance.

Last updated: 24 May 2026

Quick answer

DA73 — Request (and pay) for a Customs officer to attend outside normal hours or away from a normal place — e.g. an after-hours or weekend clearance.

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Key facts

When you need itYou need clearance or examination outside office hours or at a non-standard location.
Where to submitRequested at the SARS Customs office.
Does customs stamp it?NO PHYSICAL STAMPNo — approved by Customs; attendance fees apply.
Commonly confused withAbout officer availability, not the goods themselves.

Frequently asked questions

What is the DA73?

Request (and pay) for a Customs officer to attend outside normal hours or away from a normal place — e.g. an after-hours or weekend clearance.

When and where do I lodge the DA73?

You need clearance or examination outside office hours or at a non-standard location. Requested at the SARS Customs office.

Does customs stamp the DA73?

No — approved by Customs; attendance fees apply.

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DA67Payment Slip (Revenue to Customs) The slip used to pay duty, VAT or other revenue over to Customs & Excise. DA70Provisional Payment Lets you pay a provisional (estimated) amount and release your goods while a value, tariff or origin question is still b… DA650Application for Deferment Approval to defer (delay) payment of duty and VAT — paying on account at month-end instead of per shipment.

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