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 Additional Tariff Subheadings – Comment Due Comment is invited on a draft paper setting out an argument in favour of creating additional tariff lines. If you have an interest in this matter you should provide examples of specific instances which warrant the creation of additional tariff subheadings – also known as tariff lines. All interested parties have until 22 February 2008 to submit their comments. Policy on Embargo Releases – Comment Due Nandipa Mpateni of the South African Revenue Service (Sars) head office’s Policy and Procedure is responsible for formulating and drafting a new Policy on Embargo Releases. All interested parties have until 22 February 2008 to submit their comments. Tariff Applications – Response Due Woven fabrics, of a mass of 35g/m2 or more but not exceeding 50g/m2, consisting of 100% non-textured polyester monofilaments yarns, woven from yarns with a linear density of 15 date or more but not exceeding 22 date and with a construction of 60 threads per cm2 or more but not exceeding 80 threads per cm2 for the manufacture of women’s and girls’ dresses. All interested parties have until 2 1 March 2 008 to submit their comments. Note: This is a non comprehensive statement of the law. No liability can be accepted for errors and omissions.
