It is far too early in the year to predict what trade should expect from Customs in 2025, and the bigger question becomes what is wanted from Customs, rather than what is expected.
First and foremost, what is wanted from Customs, is confirmation of when the new Customs Acts will be proclaimed as law.
The Customs Control Act, The Customs Duty Act and the Excise Duty Act were written in 2009, and were assented to in 2014, yet these Acts are not in effect. Instead, Customs continues to amend the current Customs and Excise Act, 1964 and Rules to accommodate ‘parts’ of the new Acts.
RCG, RLA and DPS are included in the new Acts, but have been implemented by amendments to the current Act. Will 2025 see the new Acts proclaimed by the President?
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