Refunds & Disputes SARS Customs & Excise form

Refund of Excise Duty or Fuel Levy DA90

Application to claim back excise duty or fuel levy you've overpaid or that qualifies for refund.

Last updated: 24 May 2026

Quick answer

DA90 — Application to claim back excise duty or fuel levy you've overpaid or that qualifies for refund.

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Key facts

When you need itYou overpaid excise/fuel levy, or qualify (e.g. diesel used in eligible activities).
Where to submitSubmitted to SARS Excise with supporting records.
Does customs stamp it?NO PHYSICAL STAMPNo — assessed by SARS Excise from your records.
Commonly confused withCustoms-duty refunds go on the DA66; this is the excise/fuel-levy equivalent.

Frequently asked questions

What is the DA90?

Application to claim back excise duty or fuel levy you've overpaid or that qualifies for refund.

When and where do I lodge the DA90?

You overpaid excise/fuel levy, or qualify (e.g. diesel used in eligible activities). Submitted to SARS Excise with supporting records.

Does customs stamp the DA90?

No — assessed by SARS Excise from your records.

Related forms

DA66General Application for Drawback or Refund The general form to claim back customs or excise duty you overpaid or shouldn't have paid. DA64Application for Drawback or Refund Claims a 'drawback' — a refund of duty paid on imported goods that were then exported again, or used in goods that were … DA51Internal Administrative Appeal Your formal objection when you disagree with a Customs decision — a tariff determination, value ruling or penalty.

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