Customs

Wheat and Wheaten Flour Tariff

On 02 July 2021, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced a reduction in the rate of customs duties under the variable tariff formula on wheat and wheaten flour, classifiable in tariff subheadings 1001.91, and 1001.99; and 1101.00.10, 1101.00.20, 1101.00.30 and 1101.00.90, from 19,17c/kg and 28,76c/kg to free of customs duty.

The reasoning is contained in the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) Minute M02/2021.

The tariff amendment is accessible at:

https://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/Embargo/Tariffs/2021/LSec-CE-TA-2021-52-Notice-R570-GG44792-Sch1P1-Wheat-2-July-2021.pdf

Story by: Riaan de Lange

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