Supply of Goods to Foreign Going Craft In a letter dated 10 September 2009 titled “The Supply of Goods to Foreign Going Aircraft / Ships” the South African Revenue Service (Sars) followed up on its earlier letter of 18 February 2009. The letter reads as follows: • The initial implementation planned for March 2009 as proposed was postponed due to legislative/regulatory constraints. • Subsequent to this letter, considerable internal engagements have been undertaken with the relevant sections. This office has been advised that the proposed legislative and policy changes will be effected in the near future which would then allow for the implementation in November 2009. • Clients have been engaged in the proposed processes. The draft legislation regarding the Taxation Laws Second Amendment Bill dated 1 June 2009 included the insertion of Section 38A in Act 91 of 1964 (page 24 to 27 and par. 2.26 on page 59) was published on the Sars website. The Customs legislation (updated with any comments received), new rules and policy will be circulated during September/ October 2009 for final external/ internal comment. • Clients who do not comply with the proposed procedure will not be facilitated in line with the simplified procedure for accredited clients. If you require a copy of the letters please let us know. Imposition of Levies – Grapes and other Fruit The Perishable Products Export Control Board has announced the “Imposition of Levies on Perishable Products”. These levies are in respect of certain agricultural products that will be exported from South Africa. The inspection levies, which exclude 14% Value-added Tax (VAT), are for: • Grapes (less than 5 kilograms) - 35.9 cents per container in a consignment; • Grapes (more than 5 kilograms) - 71.8 cents per container in a consignment; • Pome fruit - 41.3 cents per container in a consignment; • Pome fruit in bulk bins - 41.3 cents per 12.5 kilograms or part thereof; and • Stone fruit - 43.4 cents per container in a consignment. The levies will be effective from 01 October 2009. Railway Safety Regulator – Nominations Sought The Department of Transport issued a notice “Calling for Nomination of Persons to Serve on the Board of the Railway Safety Regulator”. The Railway Safety Regulator is a national public entity established in terms of the national Railway Safety Regulator Act. Its functions are to develop a railway safety regulatory framework by developing appropriate safety standards, conducting safety audits and assessments, inspections and occurrence investigations, and promoting and supporting the regional harmonisation of railway safety standards. All nominations are due by 28 September 2009. Draft Cites Regulations The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism has published the “Draft Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Regulations for Public Comment”, which deals with, amongst other, “import” and “export”. Written comments close on 28 September 2009. National Environment Laws Amendment Act The Department of Environmental Affairs has announced the Commencement of the National Environment Laws Amendment Act, 2008 (Act No.44 of 2008).
