EUR1 Certificate

• South Africa
• Namibia
• Lesotho
• Botswana
• Eswatini

To apply for a EUR.1 certificate, you must register with Customs as an exporter under the EFTA-SACU or SADC-EU EPA. If you already possess an Imports Exports License, we can help you modify it to include exportation under the TDCA and EFTA trader agreements.

Once your trade agreement registration is complete, you can obtain your EUR1 Certificates.

• SADC member states
• EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuaniam, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

• Agricultural items (including fish and other marine products)
• Industrial commodities produced in accordance with the SADC-EU EPA Rule of Origin.

• 100% free access to the EU market for Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, and Eswatini (with the exception of arms and munitions).
• Full or partial removal of customs duties on 98.7% of South African imports to the EU.
• Full or partial removal of customs duties on 86% of SACU imports to the EU.
• Full or partial removal of customs duties on 74% of Mozambican imports to the EU.

• SACU
• European Free Trade Association (EFTA): Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerlan.

• Industrial goods (including fish and other marine products).
• Processed agricultural products.
• Basic agricultural products are covered by agreements with individual EFTA States and adhere to EFTA rules of origin.

• SACU
• Mozambique.

• Agricultural products (including fish and other marine products).
• Industrial goods that adhere to the SADC-EU EPA Rules of Origin until the SACUM-UK EPA rules are finalised.

In accordance with these trade agreements, exporters to member countries must complete out a new blank certificate for each shipment in order for the buyer to receive reduced import duties.

An EUR1 certificate is helps when exporting goods to countries that have trade agreements with South Africa. It serves as proof that the goods meet the necessary origin criteria, allowing importers to benefit from reduced or zero import duties.

This makes your products more cost-effective and competitive in international markets.

The EUR1 certificate is valid for one (1) year from the date of issue. Exporters must keep all supporting documents, such as proof of origin and compliance records, for at least three (3) years in case of audits.

The EUR1 certificate is accepted in countries that have trade agreements with South Africa, including:

• European Union (EU) members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, and other EU nations.
• European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
  United Kingdom (UK): Covered under the SACUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement, which aligns with the SADC-EU Free Trade Agreement.

To apply for an EUR1 certificate, you will need:

• A completed EUR1 application form.
• A commercial invoice detailing the goods being exported.
• Proof of origin (e.g., purchase invoices from local suppliers or manufacturer declarations).

Your customs registration details to confirm eligibility under the relevant trade agreement.

No, it is only valid in countries that recognise South Africa’s preferential trade agreements. Refer to the list above to confirm eligibility.

Lower import costs: Importers enjoy reduced or zero import duties.

Increased competitiveness: Makes your products more affordable in global markets.

Easier market access: Enables smoother trade with EU, EFTA, and UK partners.