VAT Interpretation Note - Documentary Proof: Export The South African Revenue Service has reviewed the Value Added-tax (VAT) Interpretation Note No.31 of 31 March 2005 and proposed changes which are now contained in the VAT Draft Interpretation Note No.31. Comment due by 31 January 2007. No Tariff Amendments – 12 January 2007 Tariff Applications – Response Due Rebate of the customs duty (duty) on transfers for use in the manufacture of articles for the conveyance or packing of plastic goods. Reduction in the rate of duty on grape seed extract by the creation of a new tariff subheading. Response due 02 February 2007. Reduction in the rate of duty on manganese ethylenebis complex with zinc salt suitable for the treatment of wood, plants, trees or seed. The amendment of the wording of the Rebate Item i.r.o. “Industry: Fabricated plastics goods: Polymer and copolymer thermoplastic materials, in bars, blocks, rods or slabs”. Rebate of the duty on glass lids used in the manufacture of frying pans. Rebate of the duty on heating resistors used in the manufacture of spiral hotplates. Rebate of the duty on heating resistors used in the manufacture of jug kettles with plastic bodies. Rebate of the duty monofilament of polypropylene for the manufacture of carpet backing materials consisting of woven fabrics. Response due 19 January 2007.