We Handle the Complexity of Raw Material Imports
So Your Supply Chain Keeps Moving
Whether you're importing steel, chemicals, textiles, timber
or agricultural inputs, raw material imports are high volume,
time sensitive, and heavily scrutinised by SARS. We manage
the freight and customs so your production line never waits
on paperwork.
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50+
Years of combined industry experience
127
Countries we actively move cargo through
10250+
Successful shipments delivered
Supply chain disruptions start at the port, not the factory
When your raw materials are delayed at Durban or Cape Town,
your entire production schedule shifts. Most port delays are
caused by documentation errors that could have been caught
weeks earlier. We prepare everything before your cargo sails.
Raw materials carry some of the highest duty exposure in SA
Incorrect tariff classification on raw materials compounds
fast you're importing regularly, often in bulk, and every
misclassified shipment costs you. We review your HS codes
and make sure you're only paying what you legally owe.
Permits and rebate applications are missed until it's too late
Many raw material categories qualify for duty rebates under
SARS schedule 4, but only if the application is done
correctly and in advance. Most importers don't know they're
eligible. We check every shipment for rebate opportunities
before it arrives.
We handle controlled and permit-required categories
Certain raw materials such as chemicals, agricultural inputs,
controlled substances, require import permits before they
can clear customs. We identify the requirements for your
specific goods and manage the permit application process
so your shipment isn't held up waiting on paperwork you
didn't know you needed.
We work across all major raw material categories
Steel and metals, industrial chemicals, textiles and yarn,
timber and wood products, agricultural inputs, plastics and
polymers, we've cleared them all. If your raw material
moves by sea or air into South Africa, we know what it takes
to get it through customs correctly.
Why Raw Material Importers Work With AK Consulting
Raw material importing isn't a once-off, it's a continuous
cycle. We set up your account so that each shipment builds
on the last, documentation is templated, and nothing gets
missed as your volumes grow.
SARS schedule 4 rebates apply to many raw material
categories, steel, chemicals, textiles and more. We
identify whether your goods qualify and handle the rebate
application on your behalf.
We book your freight, track your cargo, prepare your customs
documentation, and manage your port clearance — all under
one roof. No gaps between your freight forwarder and your
clearing agent.