ITAC extended a request for comments on 20 September 2013 for the proposed increase in the allocation of quota for the importation of used overcoats under Rebate Item 460.11/00.00/01.00 for 2014. The invitation is to comment on the request by the Association of Importers of Worn Overcoats (AIWO) for a 30% increase in the level of quota for 2014 regarding applications in terms of the provisions under Rebate Item 460.11/00.00/01.00 of Schedule No.4 to the Act for permits for partial rebate of the full rate of customs duty less 30% ad valorem on used overcoats. Interested parties also need to comment on the following conditions being added to the guidelines, rules and conditions pertaining to permits issued under Rebate Item 460.11/00.00/01.00 for used overcoats, car-coats, raincoats, anoraks, ski-jackets, duffle coats, mantles, three-quarter coats, greatcoats, hooded caps, trench coats, gabardines, padded waistcoats and parkas (but no clothing articles), classifiable in tariff headings 61.01, 61.02, 62.01, 62.02 and tariff subheading 6309.00.13 in such quantities, at such times and subject to such conditions as ITAC may allow by specific permit: (1) Containers must arrive for inspection only during Monday to Friday. No arrivals may occur during Saturday, Sunday or public holidays. (2) Importers need to provide ITAC with proof of salaries being paid to temporary workers. (3) The date for issuing permits has been changed from February to an earlier period. The application was lodged by ITAC, which indicated that the AIWO provided the following reasons for its request: (a) This increase will make up for the permit loss of 2013 and help importers back into the position where they would have been if the normal 10% increase per year would be have been allowed for 2013 and 2014. (b) The additional 8% will cater for the present harsh economic situation every importer is presently experiencing, such as increases in salaries and other overheads. (c) The Increase will also help in sustaining the present work force and prevent job losses. (d) An earlier date will assist the importers to plan in time for the winter season. The reasons offered for amending the guidelines were to further improve the administration of the Rebate Item. Comment is due by 18 October 2013.