In a Government Gazette dated 08 February 2013 the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) published guidelines pertaining to applications for permits in terms of provision under Rebate Item 311.18/63.09/01.04 of Schedule No.3 to the Customs and Excise Act. The notice serves to notify interested parties that all applications submitted for permits in terms of the Rebate Item for the rebate of the full rate of customs duty on worn clothing and other articles of textile material, used for the manufacture of industrial wiping rags and cleaning cloths will be dealt with according to the revised guidelines posted on the Itac’s website. The revised guidelines were effective from 08 February 2013.