Sars on 02 December advised of an increase in the “general” and Mercosur rates of customs duty on acrylic sanitary ware, classifiable in tariff subheading 3922.10 4 to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 - “Baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins”, to 30% ad valorem. The rates of customs duty from the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (Efta) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) remain unchanged at 0% or free.
The reasoning for the increase in the rates of customs duty is contained in report no.525 of Itac.
