| Manufacturers, importers or any other interested party of whom the sustainable economic business activities are in jeopardy due to the illegal importation/proposed exportation of goods, the importation/exportation of which are subject to the provisions of section 2 of the Import and Export Control Act, may lodge a formal complaint with the Directorate: Import and Export Control.
The purpose of the offering is to investigate contraventions of the Act, seize illegally imported goods, goods destined for export, and prosecute transgressors.
The process involves the following steps:
Receive complaint
Visit premises and inspect goods and documentation
Obtain other documentation relevant to the matter
Adjudicate to ensure that a contravention occurred
Seize goods and remove or leave on premises
Prepare statement and submit to SAPS
Discuss stakeholder buy-in
Testify in court
Oppose application for the release of seized goods
The turnaround time for this offering is 6 to 12 months.
To enquire about this offering contact the following people:
Mr. M P Snyman
e-mail: mpsnyman@thedti.gov.za
Mr. M Collins
e-mail: mcollins@thedti.gov.za
Mr. C L Marsh
e-mail: clmarsh@thedti.gov.za
For more information, contact the dti Customer Contact Centre: 0861 843 384 | 
