On 13 February 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced an increase in the rates of customs duty [General, EU/UK, EFTA, SADC, Mercosur, and AfCFTA] in Part 1 of Schedule No.1 to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 by the substitution of tariff subheadings 1701.12 (Beet sugar), 1701.13 (Cane sugar specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter), 1701.14 (Other can sugar), 1701.91 (Containing added flavouring or colouring matter), and 1701.99 (Other), to increase the rate of customs duty on sugar from 436.38c/kg to 483.72c/kg in terms of the existing variable tariff formula
The rationale for the increase is contained in the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) Minute 10/2025.