In the Government Gazette of 05 August 2011 the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced the amendment of Rebate Item 460.04/20/02.06 to Schedule No. 4 to the Customs and Excise Act, relating to canned pineapples. The effect of this amendment is that the rebate provision for canned pineapples, in such quantities, at such times and under such conditions as the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) may allow by specific permit, provided that ITAC is satisfied that pineapples suitable for canning are not available in sufficient quantities in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) area, is withdrawn. The extent of the rebate is full duty less 20%.
