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 Jet Intelligence. E-mail: riaan@tariff.co.za As we end another eventful and challenging year, I would like to thank you for your input and comments during the course of the year. I wish you and your families a peaceful festive season and a prosperous 2 008. LOOK OUT FOR: The Amended South African Tariff During the course of the week you can expect the South African Revenue Service (Sars) to publish the draft amendment to Schedule No. 1 Part 1 of the Customs and Excise Act 1964 i.e. “Ordinary Customs Duty”. The tariff amendments are scheduled to be implemented on 01 January 2 008. No Tariff Amendments – 07 December 2007 No Trade Remedy Amendments – 07 December 2007 Note: This is a non comprehensive statement of the law. No liability can be accepted for errors and omissions.