Customs Detained Goods — start here
Get urgent help with detained, seized or embargoed goods now
Send us your customs notice today and we will tell you which process you are in, what the controlling deadline is, and what it will cost to act, all on the same day.
Fixed fee agreed in writing before work starts, all government fees included, and your first consultation is free.
Before you send
- Detention, seizure or embargo triage — free, no email needed.
- Read the Customs Detained Goods guide
- Customs Detained Goods FAQ
In this section
Everything we publish on customs detained goods, in the order most people read it.
- Customs Detained Goods: fees, scope and how to engage usService page
- Detention, seizure or embargo triageFree tool, no email required
- Customs Detained Goods guide: the law, the process and the timelinesLong-form guide
- Customs Detained Goods: frequently asked questionsQuestions and answers
- Start your customs detained goods applicationTwo-minute intake · you are here
Last reviewed: 2026-09-17
Written and reviewed by Dynamic Legal Services (Pty) Ltd, registration 2016/074955/07. Registered with the Department of Water and Sanitation, EAPASA applicant. Offices in Faerie Glen, Pretoria and Sandown, Sandton. Telephone 087 153 6207, support@dlegal.co.za. General information on South African regulatory practice, not advice on a specific matter — the first consultation is free.