Tomato Canned and Puree Duty On 18 May 2012 Sars published the increase in the “General” rate of customs duty on canned tomatoes and tomato paste puree and concentrates in powder form, classifiable under tariff subheading 2002.90. Tomato Canned and Puree Rebate On 18 May 2012 Sars published the creation of Rebate Item 304.07/2002.90/01.06 on tomato paste in containers of 200 litres or more used in the manufacture of food preparations. Artificial Turf Rebate On 18 May 2012 Sars published the creation of Rebate Items 320.04/5404.1/01.05, 320.04/5404.90/01.06, 320.04/5407.20/01.06, and 320.04/5512.19/01.06 for the manufacture of artificial turf. Tariff Corrections On 18 May 2012 Sars published two correction notices in respect of Schedule No.3 and Schedule No.5 to the Act. The amendment with respect to Schedule No.3 relates to the amendment of the check digit in Rebate Item 316.11/39.01 and to the amendment of the check digits in Rebate Item 304.07/2304.00, and the amendment to Schedule No.5 to the amendment of drawback code and check digit in Rebate Item 537.02/87.00. Customs Rules for Travellers In an earlier issue we advised of a Sars notice to amend the Rules to the Customs and Excise Act (Sections 15 and 120), and forms relating to the Traveller Card (TC-01) and the Traveller Declaration (TRD1). It is important to take note of the implementation dates at the following border posts – Quachasneck (26 May 2012), Caledonspoort (26 May 2012), Mananga (02 June 2012), and Jeppes Reef (02 June 2012). Duty Calls Watch List Comment in respect of the proposed increase in the rate of customs duty on textile fabric inter-layered or otherwise combined with bentonite clay due by 01 June 2012. Comment in respect of the proposed rebate of the full rate of customs duty on leather prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment dressed leather, of Buffalo animals, without hair on, being grain split, side leather, for use in the manufacture of safety footwear due by 01 June 2012.
