On 21 May 2021, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced the insertion, and increase, in the “General” rate of customs duty on tariff subheading 8479.89.50, “Foot-operated grease guns” in Part 1 of Schedule No.1 to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964.
The reasoning is contained in the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) Report No.635.
The draft amendment is accessible at:
Story by: Riaan de Lange