Customs

Television Aerials Application

The increase in the “General” rate of customs duty on other aerials for reception apparatus for television, whether or not also capable of receiving radio-broadcast, (excluding indoor “set-top” aerials with a permanently affixed base for placing on top of television set or another flat surface), from a rate of customs duty of 20% ad valorem through the creation of an additional 8-digit tariff subheading. The application was lodged by Ellies Holdings (Pty) Ltd who stated the reason for the application was to develop the aerial industry by exploiting the opportunity presented by the Government’s decision to implement the Broadcasting Digital Migration Programme. Comment is due by 24 February 2012.

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