by Pieter du Plessis | Mar 7, 2017 | Duty Changes implemented
The duties have been increased on flat rolled stainless steel products, cleared under tariff subheadings 7219.11, 7219.12, 7219.13, 7219.14, 7219.21, 7219.22, 7219.23, 7219.24, 7219.31, 7219.32, 7219.33, 7219.34, 7219.35, 7219.90, 7220.11, 7220.12, 7220.20 and...
by Pieter du Plessis | Jul 10, 2016 | Trade Policy Conversations
On Friday, 8 July 2016 the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) published the guidelines for permit applications in terms of rebate item 311.40/5513.21/01.06. This rebate item covers woven fabric of polyester staple fibres used in the...
by Pieter du Plessis | Jul 1, 2015 | Conversations about Customs
During a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 24 June 2015 Cabinet ratified the decision to designate the Maluti-A-Phofung Industrial Development Zone (MAP IDZ) at Tshiame, about 10km from Harrismith in the Freestate province. According to Minister Jeff Radebe the MAP IDZ...
by Pieter du Plessis | Mar 31, 2015 | Conversations about Customs
SARS have released the revised guidelines for the Customs deferment scheme. Some of the key revisions include; The account holder can no longer notify SARS in writing of any adjustments to the deferment account e.g. request for the removal of a declaration from the...
by Pieter du Plessis | Mar 22, 2015 | Conversations about Customs
All references in the Customs Act to Industrial Development Zones (IDZ), will be replaced with Special Economic Zones (SEZ) once the new Special Economic Zones Act, 2014 (SEZ Act) comes into effect (date unknown). When the SEZ Act comes into operation, existing IDZ...
