The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) hereby advises members of the public that the South African Revenue Services (SARS) is introducing a new customs clearance processing system known as Interfront Customs Border Solution (iCBS). The new system will enable SARS Customs to centralise the clearing of all import, export and cross-border declarations using a single processing system that incorporates advanced technology. The implementation process will commence at 6.00pm on the 16th of August 2013 and is expected to be complete by Sunday the 18th of August 2013.
As may be expected with the implementation of new systems, unforeseen challenges may be experienced in the process, so SARS has advised that in terms of system downtime over the weekend, contingency plans have been set up to ensure that emergency declarations will still be processed and cargo enabled to move through the borders timeously.
ZIMRA therefore advises members of the public to take note of this important information.