Paints and Varnishes Rebate ItemOn 31 January, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) called for comment on the proposed creation of a rebate item on “Titanium Dioxide classifiable under tariff subheading 3206.11 for use in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and prepared driers classifiable in tariff headings 32.08, 32.09, 32.10 and 32.11 in such quantities, at such times and subject to such conditions as the International Trade Administration Commission may allow by specific permit”. Comments are due by 28 Febr ua r y.The application was lodged by Kansai Plascon (Pty) Ltd.Diesel Refund Scheme Rule Amendments – Comment dueSars on 31 January called for comment on the draft rule amendments in Part 1D of Schedule No 6 to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 “Refunds and Rebates of Excise Duties, Fuel Levy and Environmental Levy: Rebates and Refunds of Specific Excise Duties on Spirits and Spirituous Beverages” by the deletion of rebate Item 621.16/104.21.03/02.01 relating to the Diesel Refund Scheme.Comment is due by 16 March 2020.WCO Publishes HS2022 AmendmentsOn 29 January, the World Customs Organization (WCO) published its amendments to the Harmonized System (HS) Nomenclature which were accepted by all 158 contracting parties.The amendments include 351 sets divided as follows: (i) The agricultural, food and tobacco sectors – 77; (ii) The chemical sector – 58; The wood sector – 31; The textile sector – 21; The base metal sector - 27; The machinery and electrical and electronic goods sector – 63; The transport sector – 22; and other sectors – 52.EPA Tariff Rate Quota – RetrospectiveSars on 30 January announced the retrospective amendment of the revised Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to Schedule No 1 to the Act, 1964. “Ordinary Customs Duty”.The retrospective amendments are from 01 September 2019 to 31 December 2019, and from 01 January, on: Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in (0203.22.00), Other (0203.29.90); Pig fat (0209.10.00), Butter, in immediate packaging of a content of 20 kg or more (0405.10.10), Other (0405.90.00), Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd (0406.10.00), Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds (0406.20.00), Processed cheese, not grated or powdered (0406.30.00), Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium Roqueforti (0406.40.00), Other (0406.90.12), Other (0406.90.22), Other (0406.90.99), Other (1001.9), Barley (1003.00), Mortadella bologna (1601.00.20), Other, in immediate packaging of a content of 5 kg or more (1901.90.40), and Ice Cream (2105.00.00).Duty Calls’ WatchlistComment on the rebate items for styrene-butadiene rubber for the manufacture of tyres, and cotton woven fabrics for the manufacture of wadding, gauze, bandages is due by 21 Febr ua r y. Application for permits for second-hand clothing is due by 07 February.Advisory: National Budget TipsThe finance department has announced that the finance minister will deliver the 2020 National Budget on 26 February. He has invited the public to share their views on what government can do to achieve faster and more equitable economic growth.FTW4349SDSoftware taking you into the future Customs Clearing Software . Imports . Exports . Freight Forwarding T: +27 11 975 5519 www.shipshape.co.zaSHARING THE INDUSTRY’S PIONEERING SPIRITFTW8399WALVIS BAYTEL: (+264) 64 209-600PORT ELIZABETHTEL: (041) 505-4800EAST LONDONTEL: (043) 702-8293PRETORIATEL: (012) 335-6980CAPE TOWNTEL: (021) 405-2000DURBANTEL: (031) 360-7911JOHANNESBURGTEL: (011) 263-4000As a world leader in global container shipping, MSC offers a global service supported by local dedicated teams. Over the years, we have built an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources to meet the growing needs of our customers. Excellent and flexible customer service is part of the company’s ethos – which means having total confidence in the quality of service you will receive.Whatever the cargo, wherever the destination, MSC can handle it for you.To find out more, please contact your local MSC office orZA031-sa.distribution@msc.com www.msc.comyears of Customs updates
