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Reduction in sugar duty rate
From 29 February 2008, the general, EU, SADC, and EFTA rates of duty on sugar were reduced from 38.1c/kg to 4.5c/kg. This affects all importers and producers of sugar in South Africa.
The general, EU, SADC and EFTA rates of duty on sugar are reduced from 38,1c/kg to 4,5c/kg Notice R.250 29 February 2008
Reference
https://www.sars.gov.za/legal-counsel/secondary-legislation/tariff-amendments/tariff-amendments-2008/
Provisional payment in relation to anti-dumping up to and including 12 June 2009
A provisional payment mechanism related to anti-dumping duties was established, valid until 12 June 2009. This allows for temporary financial arrangements during anti-dumping investigations.
provisional payment in relation to anti-dumping up to and including 12 Jun 2009) implemented 12 Dec 2008
Implementation of increased fuel levy and Road Accident Fund levy
From 2 April 2008, the fuel levy increased by 6 cents per litre for petrol (from 121c/li to 127c/li) and diesel (from 105c/li to 111c/li). The Road Accident Fund levy also increased by 5 cents per litre (from 41.5c/li to 46.5c/li). This applies to all fuel suppliers and importers.
Increase in fuel levy by 6c/li from 121c/li to 127c/li on petrol and from 105c/li to 111c/li on diesel; Increase in Road Accident Fund levy with 5c/li from 41,5c/li to 46,5c/li; Fuel levy concession on biodiesel increased from 40% to 50% Notice R.243 2 April 2008
Maintenance of status quo for lapsed tariff amendments
From 1 January 2008, the amendments to Part 1 of Schedule No. 1, Schedule No. 3, and Schedule No. 4—previously lapsed on 31 December 2007—were maintained in their current form. No further action is required.
The amendment of Part 1 of Schedule No. 1 as published in Notice R.691 of 21 July 2006 has lapsed on 31 December 2007 and to maintain the status quo, the affected tariff subheadings are amended Notice R.4 1 January 2008
Abolition of anti-dumping duty on certain sound recording or reproducing apparatus
From 1 April 2008, anti-dumping duties on certain sound recording or reproducing apparatus were abolished. This benefits importers and manufacturers of such devices.
Anti-dumping duty on certain sound recording or reproducing apparus abolished Notice R.242 1 April 2008
Amendment of rebate item 311.12/52.08/01.04 to include permit conditions
From 7 March 2008, rebate item 311.12/52.08/01.04 was amended to include the condition that quantities, times, and conditions are subject to specific permits issued by the International Trade Administration Commission.
Rebate item 311.12/52.08/01.04 amended to include the wording “in such quantities, at such times and subject to such conditions as the International Trade Administration Commission may allow by specific permit Notice R.255 7 March 2008
Extension of the Textile and Clothing Industry Development Program
The program was extended from 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2009. This provides ongoing support for eligible textile and clothing businesses in South Africa.
Textile and Clothing Industry Development Program extended 1 Apr 2007→31 Mar 2009) implemented 31 Jul 2008
Substitution of tariff heading 95.03
From 1 January 2007, tariff heading 95.03 was substituted as per the notice published in GG 30829 R.254. This change affects goods classified under this heading.
Tariff heading 95.03 where it appears on page 823 in Notice R.1257 of 15 December 2006, substituted Notice R.254 1 January 2007
