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2026082501 Media Statement NT Publication Of Export Regulation Amendments

National TreasuryRef: https://www.treasury.gov.za/comm_media/press/2026/2026082501%20Media%20Statement%20-%20NT%20publication%20of%20export%20regulation%20amendments.pdf

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Source domain: treasury.gov.za

Collected on 1 September 2026

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What this means

This is a media statement from the National Treasury and SARS announcing the publication of amendments to the Export Regulations under the Value-Added Tax Act, 1991. The changes clarify that goods delivered to terminal operators like Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) can qualify for zero-rating when exported, even if not delivered directly to the port authority (TNPA), resolving a practical issue in application. The updated regulations and an Explanatory Memorandum are available on the National Treasury website.

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Access to amended Export Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum

The public can access the updated Export Regulations and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum on the National Treasury website. These documents outline changes to the procedures for vendors who wish to zero-rate the export of goods delivered to a harbour.

Who it is for: vendors exporting goods from South Africa, businesses using terminal operators at Richards Bay Coal Terminal, suppliers seeking zero-rating for exported goods
How to act on it: Visit the National Treasury website and download the amended regulations and explanatory memorandum

The document's recorded date is 25 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.

Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal, uMhlathuze Local Municipality

Reference

https://www.treasury.gov.za/comm_media/press/2026/2026082501%20Media%20Statement%20-%20NT%20publication%20of%20export%20regulation%20amendments.pdf

Key Takeaways

25 August 2026
Export Regulations
Value-Added Tax Act, 1991
Zero-rating
Richards Bay Coal Terminal
Transnet National Port Authority
National Treasury
SARS
Amendments
Explanatory Memorandum
National Treasury
South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA)
Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT)
Media@treasury.gov.za