On 06 June 2022, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) informed of the reduction of the variable tariff formula for sugar in Part 1 of Schedule No.1 to the Customs and Excise Act (Ordinary Customs Duty).
Beet sugar (1701.12), Cane sugar specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter kg (1701.13), Other cane sugar (1701.14), Containing added flavouring or colouring matter (1701.91), and Other (1701.99) from 414,85c/kg to 299.46c/kg.
The reasoning for the duty reduction is contained in the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) Minute 07/2021.