Origin & Preferential Trade Permit / non-SARS document

EUR.1 Movement Certificate EUR1

A certificate proving your goods are SA origin, so your buyer pays a reduced or zero import duty under SA's agreements with the EU and UK.

Last updated: 24 May 2026

Not a SARS form The EUR.1 Movement Certificate is issued by a body other than SARS. See the Where to submit row below for the issuing body. SARS checks for it at clearance but does not issue it.
Quick answer

EUR1 — A certificate proving your goods are SA origin, so your buyer pays a reduced or zero import duty under SA's agreements with the EU and UK.

No downloadable PDF

EUR.1 movement certificates are physical pre-printed forms supplied by SARS Customs at the time of application — not a downloadable PDF.

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Key facts

When you need itYou export qualifying SA goods to the EU or UK and want the buyer to claim the preferential rate.
Where to submitApplied for through SARS Customs; presented by the importer to customs in the destination country.
Does customs stamp it?STAMP REQUIREDYes — endorsed by SARS before export. Without the stamp the buyer pays full duty.
Commonly confused withFor the USA, AGOA documents apply instead.

Frequently asked questions

Is the EUR.1 Movement Certificate a SARS form?

No. The EUR.1 Movement Certificate is not issued by SARS — it is a permit / certificate from another body. A certificate proving your goods are SA origin, so your buyer pays a reduced or zero import duty under SA's agreements with the EU and UK. See "Where to submit" below for the issuing body.

When and where do I lodge the EUR1?

You export qualifying SA goods to the EU or UK and want the buyer to claim the preferential rate. Applied for through SARS Customs; presented by the importer to customs in the destination country.

Does customs stamp the EUR1?

Yes — endorsed by SARS before export. Without the stamp the buyer pays full duty.

Related forms

ORIGINCertificate / Declaration of Origin A family of SARS origin documents (DA46A.03 Form A, DA46A1 AGOA textile certificate, DA46A2 GSP, DA59 Declaration of Ori… TC01Traveller Card The declaration you complete as a traveller entering or leaving SA, listing goods you're carrying that may attract duty … DA304Household Effects — Change of Residence The declaration for your personal and household goods when you move to SA permanently (immigrant or returning resident).

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This page is a plain-English guide, not legal or customs advice. Form names and procedures are verified against the official SARS "Find a Form" index at the time of publication, but requirements change — always confirm on sars.gov.za or with a registered customs broker before lodging. The EUR.1 Movement Certificate is NOT a SARS form — it is issued by a body other than SARS.