On 02 August 2013 Sars published draft rules to the Act pertaining to proposed changes to the Internal Administrative Appeal Rules under Chapter VA in Rules 77H (9 pages) and the substitution of Form DA51 - International Administrative Appeal in Terms of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (2 pages). Comment is due by 23 August 2013. The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has extended an invitation to a public interest hearing in the investigation for remedial action in the form of safeguard against the increased imports of frozen potato chips. You will recall that frozen imported potato chips classifiable in tariff subheading 2004.10.90, are presently subject to an anti-dumping investigation (unfair trade remedy) and a safeguard (fair trade remedy) investigation. The public hearing is scheduled for 10:00 on 04 September 2013.