Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003)NoticesApplication for Market Access Permits for Agricultural Products in terms of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement for 20235. Time periods for applications |
5.1 | Applications for market access permits issued on a quarterly basis must be submitted during the following time periods: |
(a) | For the first quarter of the quota valid for importation during the period 01 January 2023 to 30 April 2023: Within four (4) weeks from the date of publication of this Notice. |
(b) | For the second quarter of the quota valid for importation during the period 01 April 2023 to 31 July 2023: From 01 to 28 February 2023. |
(c) | For the third quarter of the quota valid for importation during the period 01 July 2023 to 31 October 2023: From 01 to 31 May 2023. |
(d) | For the last quarter of the quota valid for importation during the period 01 October 2023 to 31 January 2024: From 01 to 31 August 2023. |
5.2 | Applications for market access permits issued on a half-yearly basis must be submitted during the following periods: |
(a) | For the first half of the quota valid for importation during the period 01 January 2023 to 30 June 2023: Within four weeks from the date of publication of this Notice. |
(b) | For the second half of the quota valid for importation during the period 01 July 2023 to 31 December 2023: From 01 to 31 May 2023. |
5.3 | Applications for market access permits issued on an annual basis for the period valid from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 must be submitted within four weeks from the date of publication of this Notice. |