A weekly summary of the main changes to the South African tariff dispensation and amendments to customs and excise legislation. Compiled by Riaan de Lange of Tariff & Trade Intelligence. E.mail: riaan@tariffandtrade.co.za Capital Projects Feasibility Programme On 14 March 2 008 the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) announced amendments to its Capital Projects Feasibility Programme, previously known as the SA Capital Goods Feasibility Study Fund. The revised programme, which comes into effect on 01 April 2 008, is intended to facilitate feasibility studies likely to lead to projects that will: • increase South African exports, and • stimulate growth for the local capital goods and services sector and allied industries. The value of the rebate for any qualifying feasibility study is capped at a maximum of R5 million. This component is available to registered legal entities in South Africa and provides a rebate of 55% of the total costs of the feasibility study for projects in Africa, and 50% for those outside Africa. ATI Customs & Excise Training Programme The African Tax Institute (ATI) is devoted to training, research and technical assistance in the areas of tax policy and tax administration on the African continent. ATI is presenting a Customs Duties programme from 16 to 21 June 2 008, and an Excise Taxation programme from 2 3 to 2 8 June 2 008. Note: This is a non comprehensive statement of the law. No liability can be accepted for errors and omissions.
