On 16 August 2024, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) informed of the substitution of tariff subheading 8708.22 and the insertion of tariff subheadings 8708.22.10 and 8708.22.90 in Part 1 of Schedule No.1 to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, in order to increase the general rate of customs duty on front windscreens (windshields) from 20% ad valorem to 30% ad valorem.
The reasoning is contained in the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) Report No.712.