On 18 November 2022, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced the deletion of Rebate Item 304.07/0404.10/01.06 “Demineralised whey powder, for the manufacture of prepared infants’ food” in Part 1 of Schedule No.3 to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 “Industrial Rebates of Customs Duties: Goods Used in the Manufacture of Other Goods”, which provided for the rebate of full customs duty.
The reasoning is contained in the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) Report No.650.