# How To: South African Duty

_By Brandon Munn · Sep 27, 2024_

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#### **Package Types**

To set up your South African Duty to be calculated correctly, you will need to start with setting up **Package Types**.

Go to **Administration** > **Settings** > **Products** > **Package Types.**

When creating or editing a **Package Type**, the **Final Packaged Litres** field must be filled in. This is the litres of each individual unit. For example, for 12x330ml Cans, the Litres columns will be 3.96L but the Final Packaged Litres is 0.33L as it refers to 1 can.

#### **Products**

For help with creating **Products** click here: [https://features.premiersystems.com/admin/kb/a/how-to-add-products/en](https://features.premiersystems.com/admin/kb/a/how-to-add-products/en)

When creating a **Product** that is alcoholic, it is mandatory to assign a **Package Type** that includes **Final Packaged Litres**. If you do not, an error will occur when clicking finish. The **Package Type** associated with the **Product** can be changed at any time via the **Settings** tab.

You will also need to assign the **_Alcohol_** **_Type_**_,_ **ABV** and \***Dutiable litres** of the Product.

As orders are completed, duty amounts will go towards a duty return based on the **Dispatch Date** of orders or when stock transfers are dispatched.

#### **Creating Duty Return:**

To create a **Duty Return** go to **Duty** > **South African Duty Returns**.

-   Click **Create South African Duty Return**. 
    
-   Set the dates for your duty return & add any notes.
    
-   Click **Save**. This will bring up the page below.
    

#### **Viewing Duty Audit**  
To view your audit, go to **Duty** > **South African Duty Audit**.

-   Here you can choose the given report period to view using the Calendar field at the top of the page. 
    
-   You can filter information provided and manage columns from the top of the page. This allows the information shown to be customised to your relevance.
    

#### **Submitting your Duty Return**

When ready, you can tell the system you have submitted your duty return within  **Duty** > **South African Duty Returns**. Here, click into the return and click **Submit Duty Return**. This locks any transactions in the period so that they cannot be changed.

Once submitted, you can use the **Duty Summary Breakdown** to submit your return.

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